Woman Knocks Down Pope At Christmas Eve Mass, Says Vatican
A woman has been arrested after jumping over barriers and knocking down the Pope at Christmas Eve Mass.Pope Benedict Pope Benedict XVI was attacked as he walked down the main aisle to begin service at St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.
Vatican spokesman Ciro Benedettini said the 82-year-old quickly got to his feet and was unhurt.
Mr Benedettini said the woman appeared to be mentally unstable and was being questioned by Vatican police.
He said she also knocked down Cardinal Roger Etchegaray, who was taken to hospital for a check-up.
