…By Lola Smith for TDPel Media. A car driven by an individual exhibiting signs of psychiatric issues forcefully entered the Vatican through a gate, evading Swiss Guards before being apprehended by the police, according to the Holy See.
Advertisement
Car Rushes Through Gate:
Vatican gendarmes attempted to stop the speeding car by firing a shot at its front tires after it burst through the gate.
Despite this, the vehicle managed to continue on its path, as reported by the Vatican press office in a late Thursday statement.
Arrest at the San Damaso Courtyard:
Upon reaching the San Damaso Courtyard of the Apostolic Palace, the driver disembarked from the car and was promptly detained by Vatican gendarmes.
Driver’s Condition and Proximity to Pope Francis:
The Vatican stated that the driver, approximately 40 years old, was in a severe state of mental and physical alteration.
It remained uncertain whether Pope Francis was in the vicinity during the incident, which occurred after 8 pm at the Santa Anna gate, a primary entrance to the Vatican City State in Rome.
Rare Incursion and Restricted Access:
This occurrence marked a rare intrusion into the city-state, much of which is typically off-limits to the general public, particularly during nighttime.
Advertisement
While visitors are permitted access to St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums during regular hours, entry to other buildings within the enclave necessitates permission.
The incident shed light on the rigorous security measures in place to safeguard the Apostolic Palace, which houses the papal apartments, reception rooms, and offices, and is vigilantly guarded by Swiss Guards and gendarmes at various checkpoints.
Prior Incidents of Disturbance:
This is not the first instance where an individual with apparent psychiatric problems has caused disruption at the Vatican.
During a Christmas Eve Mass in 2009, a woman scaled the barricade of St. Peter’s Basilica in an attempt to attack Pope Benedict XVI.
While the Pope was unharmed, a cardinal accompanying him suffered a broken hip amidst the commotion.
Advertisement
About the Author:
Lola Smith is a highly experienced writer and journalist with over 25 years of experience in the field. Her special interest lies in journalistic writeups, where she can utilize her skills and knowledge to bring important stories to the public eye. Lola’s dedication to her craft is unparalleled, and she writes with passion and precision, ensuring that her articles are informative, engaging, and thought-provoking. She lives in New York, USA.
Share on Facebook «||»
Share on Twitter «||»
Share on Reddit «||»
Share on LinkedIn
Nasty Ambush: Driver Robbed at Knife-Point After Assisting Woman in Distress: …By Judah Olanisebee for TDPel Media. The court proceedings reveal a disturbing and harrowing account of a driver who was caught in an elaborate ambush...
Psychiatric Hospital Applauds President Buhari for Healthcare Intervention Projects: The Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital, Sokoto has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for the Federal Government funded COVID-19 interventions that are yielding positive impact on service...
Nursery Fined £225,000 and Forced to Close After Mouse Infestation and Hygiene Breaches: …By Lola Smith for TDPel Media. A nursery in Leytonstone, east London, has faced severe consequences after fresh mouse droppings were discovered throughout the playrooms,...
Son who killed his 68yrs old father after escaping psychiatric hospital says he is ‘so sorry for all our loss’ and ‘your ever-loving son’: In a harrowing turn of events, lung expert Dr. Kim Harrison, 68, met a tragic end after being brutally attacked by his own son, Daniel...
Judge Criticizes ‘Snowflake’ Parenting as Father Breaches Order to Drop Kids Too Close to Ex’s Home, Sparks Debate on Overprotection: Breach of Restraining Order: In Gloucester Crown Court, Judge Rupert Lowe criticized a father, Kevin Reynolds, for breaching a restraining order by dropping off his...
Ghana Central Bank Suspends Forex Licenses of Guaranty Trust Bank and FBN Bank Amidst Regulatory Breaches: Ghana’s Central Bank has taken decisive action by suspending the foreign exchange licenses of Guaranty Trust Bank and FBN Bank for a period of one...
Everton Expresses Frustration Over Premier League Sanctions: ‘Extremely Concerned’ by Inconsistency in Financial Rule Breaches: Everton Football Club has expressed frustration and disappointment over what it perceives as inconsistency in the sanctions imposed by the Premier League for financial rule...
Distress on the N3 Highway: Minister of Transport’s Car Targeted in Carjacking”: Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga Faces Distressing Car Hijacking In a deeply distressing incident, the Department of Transport has confirmed that the Minister of Transport,...
Uber Driver Escapes Jail After Gambling Away £153,000 from Victim’s Bank Account: Fezan Burki, a 35-year-old Uber driver, has avoided imprisonment despite gambling away £153,000 from another man’s bank account. Burki utilized a cloned Coutts bank card,...
Police Inspector and Security Guards Shot in Confrontation with Armed Robbers at Remo Majestic Hotel: Violent Confrontation at Remo Majestic Hotel An Inspector from the Ogun State Police Command, accompanied by two security guards, found themselves in the line of...