One for the Pope

So what does the Pope drink? There’s no doubt that he’s had more than his fair share of communion wine, but does he have his favourite tipple? Is there a special blend of Christ’s blood that he just can’t say no to? There’s more than enough beers out there that are church-themed. And of course, there’s still active monasteries out there that brew their own beer. I wonder if they send in a barrel every now and again when their Peter’s Pence bill is due. Or maybe they send in their barrels for a blessing after a papal tasting. There may even be a secret brewery deep within the Vatican with its own secret recipe. Perhaps there’s even a minibar within his chambers. But I doubt his morning assistant will find his room full of empty beer cans. You wouldn’t want to get fired for having a hangover and stagger through Mass on Sunday morning.