Pope Urges Young People To Avoid ‘Spiritual Dessert’

Pontiff Pleads for Millions of Fat Kids To Resist ‘Heavenly’ Chocolate Cake; Says Food Network Star’s Recipe is Really ‘Devil’s Food’

Pope Benedict XVI addressed a gathering of Roman Catholics in Sydney, Australia and urged them to reject what he termed a “spiritual dessert” that was spreading throughout the world.

The Pope said the recipe for Heavenly Chocolate Cake featured on a recent episode of Giada de Laurentiis’ show Everyday Italian was really ‘devil’s food’ cake made from a mix.

Benedict went on to say watching Ms. de Laurentiis could lead to a whole host of other activities that the Catholic Church has traditionally frowned upon.

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The Church is concerned that appearances by Food TV star may lead to attacks against clergy as many young Catholics flog their bishops

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The Pontiff also spoke out against the “material prosperity..and insatiable consumption” after landing in a private helicopter at the horse racing track where he addressed the faithful.

In a related story, the Holy See said it would look to modernize and change how the Pope was traditionally marketed. Among the options being considered, a new MTV reality show entitled The Celibate Life and referring to the pontiff as Benedicto The Square Root of 256.

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