Can You Spell Irony?

Perhaps you saw the headline, Pope says materialism pollutes Christmas spirit. It was unquestionably a well-intentioned statement, rooted in an obvious truth about Christmas in contemporary society.

But I think my brother found a line that captured the image well with a slightly satirical bent :

Pope denounces materialism from balcony of marble, gold-domed building in midst of jewel-encrusted religious icons while wearing giant gold cross.

Addition: After talking to my brother, he told me the line wasn't original with him. He had seen it on a discussion board from some "Joe in cyberspace."