Pope Benedict Gives Christmas Message After Assault -- BBC
Pope Benedict has delivered his traditional Christmas message at the Vatican, hours after a woman leapt at him and dragged him to the ground.
The Pope spoke in a firm voice in front of thousands of pilgrims, appearing undaunted by the earlier incident.
He said the Church was a "source of unity" for many people across the world and called for those in conflict zones to show respect for one another.
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