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June 6, 2007

Papal Guards Overpower Man Trying to Board Popemobile
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incident and did not appear to notice bodyguards wrestling with
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Pope Benedict XVI waves from the popemobile escorted by security
guards, 06 Jun 2007Papal bodyguards at the Vatican have overpowered a
man who jumped a road barrier and tried to get into Pope Benedict
XVI's popemobile, Wednesday.

The pope was not hurt in the incident and did not appear to notice
that bodyguards behind him were wrestling with the assailant.

Television footage showed the man as he vaulted the cement barrier and
landed in the outstretched arms of guards on the rear platform of the
vehicle.

The pope was traveling across St. Peter's Square to address pilgrims
at his weekly general audience.

The man, whose nationality was not immediately known, was reported in
custody and being questioned by police.

Addressing thousands a short while later, Benedict appealed to leaders
of industrialized nations, meeting in Germany, to honor past pledges
to boost aid to the world's poorest countries, including many in
Africa.

Some information for this report was provided by AFP, and AP.