Online shop opens in UK to support pope's visit

Flags, caps, T-shirts, electic candles and even a Swarovski bracelet are on sale to help Britain's Catholics raise funds to support the September visit by Pope Benedict XVI.

A small papal flag suitable for waving as the popemobile passes by is offered for 1 pound ($1.60) on a website officially launched Tuesday.

A refrigerator mgnet or key ring with the official trip logo goes for 5 pounds, the Swarovski bracelet for 30 pounds and a jacket with the official logo sells for 45 pounds.

Cardinal John Henry Newman, who will be beatified by the pope, is honored with a 15 pounds T-shirt, while a shirt with the pope's image costs 3 pounds more.

Benedict's visit is to begin on Sept. 16 in Scotland and end three days later with the beatification of Newman in Birmingham, England.

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Online:

Papal visit store, http://www.papalvisitstore.com/