News of the Weird, Part Deux

From some folks on an email list of which I am a part:

I found this effort of the pope to be rather ironic:

"the Pope will leadprayers against 'insane, risky and dangerous' ventures in
attempting 'to take God's place without being God'". He was referring to
those attempting genetic manipulation.

See http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,13509-2134140,00.html

So, let's just get this straight shall we. The one who takes the name Holy Father, and is said to be the Vicar of Christ is leading prayers against ventures in attempting to "take God's place without being God."

Ooookay.