Pope Benedict Falls During Christmas Eve Ambush

Pope Benedict Falls During Christmas Eve Ambush :- The 82-year-old pope was helped to his feet by aides and is unhurt, said Vatican spokesman The Rev. Ciro Benedettini.

Pope Benedict XVI is recovering from pre-Mass pandemonium this evening after a mentally-disturbed Roman woman jumped a barrier and toppled The Pontiff as he walked down the main aisle during Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica on Thursday.

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