Caroline Gammell
London Telegraph
Saturday, Dec 26th, 2009
The Vatican has placed security arrangements for Pope
Benedict XVI under review after a woman managed to break through
security guards at Christmas Eve Mass and knock the pontiff to the
floor.
Susanna Maiolo, 25, leapt over a barrier at St
Peter’s Basilica to attack the Holy Father as he proceeded down
the main aisle.
As she tussled with guards protecting the 82-year-old, Miss Maiolo
managed to grab the Pope’s gold and white vestments and send him
toppling to the ground.
A senior French Cardinal, Roger Etchegaray, 87, fractured his hip in the ensuing melee as the service came to a sudden halt.
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