Pope Condoms a Hit in France

Pontiff’s picture plastered on prophylactics

PARIS - A condom manufactuer in France is using an image of Pope Benedict XVI to market prophylactics.

The unholy rubbers are packaged in a wrapper that show the Pontiff raising his hands in the air above the phrase "I Said No!". Sources indicate the item is selling well.

The Pope proclaimed last month that AIDS "cannot be overcome through the distribution of condoms, which even aggravates the problem."

The comments sparked international criticism from governments, UN agencies and health groups. Belgium lodged a formal complaint about the remarks with the Vatican this week.