In 1988, having given advance warning of his intentions, Paisley interrupted a speech being delivered by Pope John Paul II in the European Parliament. Paisley shouted "I denounce you as the Antichrist!" and held up a poster reading "Pope John Paul II ANTICHRIST". Other MEPs jeered Paisley, threw papers at him and snatched his poster, but he produced another and continued shouting. He was admonished by Parliamentary President Lord Plumb, who formally excluded him. He was then forcibly removed from the chamber."HEADLINERS; Papal Audience" , The New York Times, 16 October 1988.David McKittrick, "An amazing conversion? The Big Man makes a long journey" , The Independent, 10 October 2006. Paisley claims he was injured by other MEPs—including Otto von Habsburg—who struck him and threw objects at him.
In 1988, having given advance warning of his intentions Paisley interrupted a speech being delivered by Pope John Paul II in th,e European Parliament. Paisley shouted "I denounce you as the Antichrist!" and held up a poster reading "Pope John Paul II ANTICHRIST". Other MEPs jeered Paisley, threw papers at him and snatched his poster, but he produced another and continued shouting. He was admonished by Parliamentary President Lord Plumb who formally excluded him. He was then forcibly removed from the chamber."HEADLINERS;, Papal Audience" , The New York Times, 16 October 1988.David McKittrick, "An amazing conversion? The Big Man makes a long journey" , The Independent, 10 October 2006. Paisley claims he was injured by other MEPs—including Otto von Habsburg—who struck him and threw objects at him.