For those with catholic tastes, this season's fashion consists of a Pope Benedict XVI T-shirt, offset with matching jacket and baseball cap.

Kitting yourself out in the latest papal gear ahead of the Pope's visit to Birmingham will set you back by nearly £80 for a complete outfit, a browse through the new commemorative brochure shows.

Key rings and fridge magnets go at £5 a pop, with the proceeds going towards the work of the Catholic Bishops' Conference in the UK.

The glossy 40-page booklet was released today, a week before Pope Benedict XVI arrives in the UK.

It contains 32 pictures of the Pontiff himself, and five of his predecessor John Paul II.

The introduction declares: "That the Pontiff receives an ecstatic reception is beyond doubt.

"The excitement of this very special visit is shared right around the UK, and not only among the Holy Father's flock."

The last time a Pope visited the UK was in 1982 and a few items from that tour are still in circulation on eBay.

A three-inch commemorative dish depicting the image of Pope John Paul II is on the website priced 99p. It currently has no bids.