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Published December 24, 2009, 12:00 AM

Pope Benedict XVI


Pope Benedict XVI, at right, is assisted as he arrives to celebrate Christmas Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009. A Vatican spokesman said a woman jumped barriers and knocked down the pontiff as he was arriving for the traditional Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica; the pope appeared unhurt and continued calmly on his way to start the Mass late Thursday. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
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