Howard Davidson Arlington MA - Pope Francis Is On a Fanzine

1. Pope Francis Is On a
Fanzine
by
Howard Davidson, Arlington, MA
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2. Pope Francis Is On a
Fanzine
Pope Francis is now the subject of
a supermarket aisle fanzine called
Il Mio Papa or “My Pope”. The
magazine even has a centerfold
pin-up style photo of the pope clad
in windswept vestments.
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4. The 77-year-old pontiff, nearing his one-year-anniversary at the helm of
the Catholic church, has a magazine all to himself. Mondadori
publishing house, which lists the popular celebrity gossip rag Chi among
its titles, launched the magazine entirely devoted to the weekly doings,
sayings, gestures and activities of the 265th Successor of Peter. “My
Pope,” is 50 cents ($0.70) a pop and will include a free pull-out poster
with one of Francis’ more memorable quotes from the previous seven
days.
“The idea for a magazine designed to report on and share the words
and actions of Pope Francis came from observing how his election has
stimulated a renewed interest on ethical, religious and moral issues,”
said the editor Aldo Vitali. “In fact, the current Pope is a figure who,
thanks to his empathy, as well as the power, the courage and the
simplicity of his message, has won over everyone, both the faithful and
non-believers,” Vitali concluded.
The magazine will report on the week of the head of the Catholic church
– his meetings, pronouncements, engagements and audiences (in
particular the Angelus and the Wednesday general audience) – paying
special attention to the message of change that characterise the
pontificate of Pope Francis. There will also be articles on the people and
facts that inspire his work and words, as well as smaller items of
curiosity and images that show the great simplicity of the Holy Father in
the most ordinary daily events.
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5. But wait, there’s more to this
remarkable marketing marvel. The first
issue of Il mio Papa includes an
extensive feature celebrating the
anniversary of Papacy that will also be
covered in a special DVD to be included
as a supplement to the magazine the
following week.
The new magazine will have a total print
run in the first month of 3 million copies
and www.miopapa.it is being
developed. Genius.
Slide By :- Howard Davidson Arlington MA

6. But wait, there’s more to this
remarkable marketing marvel. The first
issue of Il mio Papa includes an
extensive feature celebrating the
anniversary of Papacy that will also be
covered in a special DVD to be included
as a supplement to the magazine the
following week.
The new magazine will have a total print
run in the first month of 3 million copies
and www.miopapa.it is being
developed. Genius.
Slide By :- Howard Davidson Arlington MA