Because the main religion in this country has historically been Protestantism

( The Mock TurtIe ™ --- Thinks you are a cunt, on, Fri 12 Jan 2007, 23:37, archived)

Religion has something to do with pub names?
Ridiculious!
( davew27 hevosen kuva!, Fri 12 Jan 2007, 23:38, archived)

I meant
the Pope (and Catholicism in general) has not been held in high regard by the authorities, so naming your pub after the head of the Catholic church is tantamount to outright sedition.
( The Mock TurtIe ™ --- Thinks you are a cunt, on, Fri 12 Jan 2007, 23:40, archived)

Even now?

( davew27 hevosen kuva!, Fri 12 Jan 2007, 23:42, archived)

Not in Glasgow!
In Glasgow, it's a show of ethnic identity/an attempt to stir up sectarian hatred (cross off your choice, then shove a glass in someone's face)
( KersaI Missive Free Michael Shields! with Monday's Liverpool Echo, Fri 12 Jan 2007, 23:42, archived)

I meant in England

( The Mock TurtIe ™ --- Thinks you are a cunt, on, Fri 12 Jan 2007, 23:44, archived)