Is the Pope a secret Trekkie?

As a Trekkie the Pope has some work to do on his "Live long and prosper" hand gesture.

Well as John C. Write wrote "If Vulcans had a church, they'd be Catholics." Though they might say instead "Live long and proper and die in a state of grace.

Hat Tip to the Shrine of the Holy Wrapping for finding the original image and wanting a Star Trek theme to go with it.

Plus maybe this explains the pulpit, lectern, and chair design for the Pope's visit to America.

Update: The Shrine of the Holy Whapping has a bunch of Pope Benedict Star Trek pictures.