Annals of Pastoral Logistics
The Pope Should Not Round Up All the Fishermen
A disgraced lifestyle doctor reviews the Vatican's plan to round up the world's fishermen, prescribes broth and brisk walks, and reveals his own detention facility on Mull.
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“I've seen a lot of nonsense in my time, but the Pope gathering all the fishermen? That's not a plan, that's a queue.”
Maureen FletcherRetired fishmonger, Aberdeen
“If they're all in Rome, who's going to file the paperwork for the catch? I'm already behind on three trawlers from Grimsby.”
Colin PritchardInland Revenue auditor, Leeds
“The broth sounds fine, but the walks? I've seen Dr Blackstone's route. It goes past my window twice a day, and he never tips his cap.”
Senga MacLeodPostmistress, Oban
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The Pope Should Not Round Up All the Fishermen