Pope Benedict does not watch much television – apparently only a bit of the news at 8 p.m. each night in Italy.

But something he said when speaking to politicians and diplomats at Westminster Hall in London gave the distinct impression he might have tuned into O’Reilly’s No Spin Zone from time to time.

Benedict brought up a theme that’s been popular on O’Reilly, the “War on Christmas,” telling British notables gathered in the hall of the dangers of marginalizing religion in public life. “There are those who would argue that the voice of religion be silenced, or at least relegated to the purely private sphere,” he said.

Benedict said no one should be afraid of Nativity scenes: “There are those who argue that the public celebration of Christmas should be discouraged, in the questionable belief that it might somehow offend those of other religions or none.”

While Benedict might be a secret fan of the No Spin Zone, it’s not likely. The show doesn’t even air until 2 a.m. Rome time, long after the Pope has gone to bed.