German company to provide solar power to Vatican Paul VI hall

TotalCatholic reports that the rumors have taken a step towards reality:

A German solar company has given Pope Benedict XVI an electricity-generating solar rooftop for the Vatican’s Paul VI audience hall.

Bonn-based SolarWorld is donating approximately 2,000 solar modules to be installed on the audience hall roof to provide what it claims will be “the very first solar power ever generated in the Vatican”.

A press release (The Fourth Gift of the Three Kings: 'A Solar Cell') includes this quote from the CEO:

"If the Three Wise Men from the East came to Bethlehem today they would in all probability bring a solar cell in addition to gold, frankincense and myrrh. It is the symbol for the preservation of creation and for the energy supply of the future."

Riiiiiiiiiight. And I imagine it would probably be a solar cell manufactured by your fine company.

So, exactly when is the Vatican going to cease associating itself with such silliness?!