It was the Presbyterian association that took me aback. I was raised in that church and agnostic though I am (shh), the bulk of my social associations relate to an American Presbyterian church, which I attend with some regularity. No one I know there could relate to, or (I suspect), even understand such behavior.

As best I can interpret that rather short BBC article, the guy wants to people to know he wasn't making fun of a disability. It contains no disclaimers that he was mocking the Pope's mannerisms in the death process. I assume he was, and conclude that in his environment, he sees no need to apologize for it.

Not the biggest crime ever, of course. Somewhat enlightening, though.