# Commercializing Religion The Pope is for Sale (and His Bobble Head) By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-04-14 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commercializing-religion-the-pope-is-for-sale References: [nydailynews](http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2008/04/09/2008-04-09_pope_is_for_sale_in_new_york.html) "The pope is for sale," ntoes the New York Daily News. Pope Benedict XVI's imminent visit to the United States has unleashed a totally expected wave of commercialism. The article notes, "[Memorabilia on sale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-can-fix-him) at the (St Patrick's Cathedral) Fifth Ave. house of worship ranges from a $4 Pope Benedict bookmark to a $70 [commemorative medallion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pix-william-shakespeare) engraved with the Pope's likeness." You can also find T-shirts, mugs, and there is even an online store selling [bubblehead dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pix-plato) of the pope. The pope is for sale indeed. Get your Pope bobble head [HERE](http://www.daviesgeneralstore.com/pope.html). If you like reading stuff about the Pope, you might also like these posts: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Commercialization of Religion:** Opportunity to develop and market religious-themed merchandise and souvenirs related to religious figures and events. - **Religious Memorabilia Market:** Opportunity to tap into the growing demand for religious-themed collectibles, such as bobble heads, medallions, and bookmarks. - **Online Retail of Religious Products:** Opportunity to create an online store to sell a variety of religious merchandise, providing convenience and accessibility to customers. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the demand for religious-themed products and expand their offerings to include religious memorabilia. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can create a specialized marketplace for religious products, attracting both sellers and buyers. - **Tourism:** Tourist destinations, such as religious landmarks, can seize the opportunity to create and sell religious-themed merchandise to visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pope-Honoring Sandwich Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portillos-the-leo.md) - [Rare Camera Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pope-francis-leica-ma.md) - [All-Electric Pope Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popemobile.md) - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Devil-Inspired Incense Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neck-face-1.md) - [Giftable Customized Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-yourself-funko.md) - [Department Store Holy Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-water-from-jerusalem.md) - [Spiked Holy Water Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiked-holy-water-seltzer.md) - [Accessible Vatican Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vatican-app.md)