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The Pope holidays in Castelgandolfo in helicopter

Vatican City - Stay from April 16 to 22 expected

After next Sunday benediction "Urbi et orbi" in Saint Peter Square, Pope Ratzinger will be carried in helicopter to his summer residence in Castelgandolfo, where he will spend Easter holidays. Though next week there will be two feasts, his 79th birthday and his first pontificate anniversary, neither public moments nor celebrations are expected. On April 19 Benedict XVI will go back to Rome in helicopter...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 139091
Rome, Italy, 04/11/2006 22:12
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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