Because, once again, we can't embarrass them enough:
In Germany, even the dogs, it seems, haven't been spared the hype of the Pope's visit to his homeland.The latest creation of Bavarian fashion designer Hildegard Bergbauer is to dress dogs in pope costumes.
The pampered pets can choose from almost as many outfits as the head of the Catholic Church himself.
And the designs are accurate copies of the real thing, from the design to the fabric.
Pet owners can purchase a golden Pope costume, a Bishop's robe and Master of Ceremonies outfit, all complete with a crucifix embedded with precious stones.
The costumes are modeled by Bergbauer's own dogs, "Spitzel", Zorroline" and "Rocky Horror".
Bergbauer herself is very religious and says the costumes are not designed to poke fun at the church or the Pope.
But the designer says she is sure this is something Benedict XVI would understand. Amen to that.