Pope Benedict XVI began a tree day trip to the Czech Republic on Saturday didn’t seem to notice as a large spider inched its way along the pope’s robes during his address to politicians and diplomats.
Soon the enterprising arachnid could be seen crawling up in the right side of the 82 year old pontiff’s face.
When it reached his ear, Benedict gave it a swat, but it didn’t go way. It reappeared on the pope’s left shoulder and scampered down his robe.
As the pope left the medieval Prague Castle, the spider was seen hanging from a piece of web.
The pope’s trip coincided with the fall of communism here 20 years ago. He said Christianity has an irreplaceable role to play in their lives.
