pope cannot be risk-free, says Vatican

The Vatican will review its security procedures after a woman jumped a barrier and rushed at Pope Benedict XVI for the second time in two years.

The Vatican will review its security procedures after a woman jumped a barrier and rushed at Pope Benedict XVI for the second time in two years.

However, the Vatican's top spokesman warned that it was impossible to guarantee 100% security around the pontiff.

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