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Brian Damage · 12-24-2009, 07:03 PM

A woman jumped the barriers and knocked the Pope down

Pope is celebrating the traditional Christmas Mass, despite being knocked down by a woman at the start of the service in St Peter's Basilica.

The woman - who is said to be mentally unstable - jumped the security barriers as Benedict XVI entered the basilica, causing the pontiff to fall.

The Pope appeared to be unhurt and recovered to lead the mass.

The midnight service started two hours early because officials do not want the 82-year-old pontiff to get tired.

Thousands of pilgrims have also gathered in Bethlehem to celebrate Christmas mass.

Woman arrested

The security incident involving the woman at St Peter's Basilica lasted only a few seconds.

The Pope had to be helped up by the master of ceremonies at his side, the BBC's David Willey in Rome says.

However, he quickly recovered his poise and passed into the basilica preceded by senior Vatican cardinals, our correspondent says.

Benedict then delivered the Christmas homily in a firm voice.

The woman who pushed the Pope also knocked down Cardinal Roger Etchegaray, who was taken to hospital for a check-up, Vatican spokesman Ciro Bedettini said.

The woman - whose name was not immediately known - was later arrested by police.

The Vatican said earlier that the decision to move the midnight Mass to 2200 (2100 GMT) was "to make Christmas a little less tiring for the Pope, who has many engagements".

Pope Benedict XVI earlier appeared briefly at nightfall at the window of his studio to light a candle in a sign of peace.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8430118.stm

Scoobiedoo30 · 12-24-2009, 07:40 PM

I hope he is ok.

Janice · 12-24-2009, 08:34 PM

This woman is a screwball, for sure.

80sTrivia · 12-24-2009, 10:25 PM

catlover79 · 12-25-2009, 12:48 AM

YIKES!!!!

Retro4Life · 12-25-2009, 01:33 AM

The way the world is today she probably thought the Pope had a Zhu Zhu pet for sale.

catlover79 · 12-25-2009, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Retro4Life

The way the world is today she probably thought the Pope had a Zhu Zhu pet for sale.

Oh man, I hope not!!

Tubehead · 12-29-2009, 01:16 AM

this remiend of scnece in pink panther 2 were steve martian as cruso dresses up as pope and goes out side the peoplecheer he went in and out three times. then he falls they think its the pope that fell. its was really funnny.

Cactus Jack · 12-29-2009, 03:07 AM

It was found out that when the Pope fell he said "jesus Christ!"

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-03-2010, 03:45 PM

that same women try to knocked The Pope down last year

MrCleveland · 01-03-2010, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoobiedoo30

that same women try to knocked The Pope down last year

Well then if that's the case...That bitch should have a 500ft. radius away from Vatican City!

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-03-2010, 05:45 PM

why did they not do a back ground check on the lady.

Retro4Life · 01-03-2010, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoobiedoo30

why did they not do a back ground check on the lady.

It's probably hard to do that for everyone in a crowd, since they never know for sure who's going to show up, but I bet there is "profiling" i.e., careful watching with judgments being made on who might be a threat by security guards, etc.

I bet from now on they will tighten things up even more, which is kind of a shame. The world is becoming such a frightening place, and it's understandable but regrettable.

12-24-2009, 07:03 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Woman knocks Pope down at Christmas Mass! A woman jumped the barriers and knocked the Pope down Pope is celebrating the traditional Christmas Mass, despite being knocked down by a woman at the start of the service in St Peter's Basilica. The woman - who is said to be mentally unstable - jumped the security barriers as Benedict XVI entered the basilica, causing the pontiff to fall. The Pope appeared to be unhurt and recovered to lead the mass. The midnight service started two hours early because officials do not want the 82-year-old pontiff to get tired. Thousands of pilgrims have also gathered in Bethlehem to celebrate Christmas mass. Woman arrested The security incident involving the woman at St Peter's Basilica lasted only a few seconds. The Pope had to be helped up by the master of ceremonies at his side, the BBC's David Willey in Rome says. However, he quickly recovered his poise and passed into the basilica preceded by senior Vatican cardinals, our correspondent says. Benedict then delivered the Christmas homily in a firm voice. The woman who pushed the Pope also knocked down Cardinal Roger Etchegaray, who was taken to hospital for a check-up, Vatican spokesman Ciro Bedettini said. The woman - whose name was not immediately known - was later arrested by police. The Vatican said earlier that the decision to move the midnight Mass to 2200 (2100 GMT) was "to make Christmas a little less tiring for the Pope, who has many engagements". Pope Benedict XVI earlier appeared briefly at nightfall at the window of his studio to light a candle in a sign of peace. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8430118.stm
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12-24-2009, 07:40 PM	#2
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12-25-2009, 01:33 AM	#6
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12-29-2009, 01:16 AM	#8
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12-29-2009, 03:07 AM	#9
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