March 4, 2009. The Vatican Newspaper has recently released a collection of waffle reciepes that have met with the approval of Pope Benedict XVI and much of the Roman Curia.
"These reciepes have been reviewed with much contemplation and thought. I have great hope that all Catholics will benefit both spiritually and physically by partaking in their consumption" reported L'OSSERVATORE ROMANO. His Holiness made the comments while traveling throughout Africa and the comments were seen as helping to smooth over earlier comments made by the Pope regarding AIDs and condom use in Africa.
Many reacted to the Pope's comments with joy.
"For so long I had been worried that consuming Eggo Waffles was somehow sinful because they were pre-packaged and that they were not a natural product of my own labor and materials. Benedict has restored my faith and I look forward to breakfast tomorrow morning!" said one man outside an IHOP in Northern Virginia.
Some Catholics however, have seen this step by the Vatican as overreaching, while others have said it does not go far enough. Fr. Kung, a well know dissenter in the ranks of the Catholic Priesthood, decried the index as just another example of "Vatican medeling". Meanwhile, the head of the recently restored Society of Saint Pius X, said the Pope should do more in guiding the faithful towards proper breakfast foods, especially during this time of Lent.
The United States College of Bishops has realesed it's own statement, stating that a full implimentation of the index will not go into effect until 2012, after they have given time to review the list, and determine the best ways to ensure the index well benefit the faithful.
According to Church historians, the list began under John Paul the Great in 1995, and that John Paul the Great relied heavily on then Cardinal Ratzinger and the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, to ensure the index was theologically sound and in accord with Vatican II documents.
Here is a sample of some of the Receipes that were included in the index posted by L'OSSERVATORE ROMANO;
Whole Grain Blueberry Waffles
Apple Cinnamon Waffles
Apple Waffles
Applesauce Waffles
Bacon Cheddar Waffles
Bacon Swiss Waffles
Bacon-Cornmeal Waffles
Banana Cinnamon Waffles
Banana Oatmeal Buttermilk Waffles
Banana Sour Cream Waffles
Banana Split Waffles
Banana Waffles With Pecan Maple Syrup
Belgian Coconut Waffles
Best Chocolate Chip Waffles
Best Peanut Butter Waffles
