In a bid to render him the first Pontiff to celebrate all seven sacraments at 35,000 feet, the Vatican Tourist Board has doubled the Pope’s scheduled flights in 2018.

Candidates who would like to receive their first communion, be baptised, confirmed, married or ordained to the priesthood (special terms still apply) in mid-air should contact the Vatican Secretariat of State for the appropriate forms.

Preference will be given to candidates whose participation can be made to seem natural, spontaneous and uncontrived. They should expect an enhanced media presence.

There is no need to make formal application for penance, or extreme unction.