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In a Switch, Pope Will Take to D.C.'s Streets
It looks as though Benedict XVI and his popemobile will hit the streets of Washington after all.
Until now, the pope was not going to make public appearances during his April 15-18 visit, except for the Mass he will celebrate April 17 at the new Washington Nationals ballpark. The rest of his visit was to be spent meeting with selected groups, including bishops, Catholic educators and interfaith leaders, as well as President Bush.
But the Vatican has changed its mind, said Susan Gibbs, spokeswoman for the Washington Archdiocese, which is helping to coordinate the visit. The Vatican has authorized two trips for the pope through the streets of Washington in the popemobile, a specially designed vehicle he uses during public appearances.
Details of the routes have not been finalized, she said. But what it means is that people who can't get to the Mass will have the opportunity to see the pope, he said.
Information on ticket distribution for the Mass is expected to be released this month.
CAPITOL HILL
Man Posing as Renter Sought in Sex Assault
D.C. police are asking for the public's help in finding a man who sexually assaulted a woman Monday on Capitol Hill.
The attack happened about 10 a.m. in the 300 block of 10th Street SE. A man rang a woman's door buzzer, telling her he was looking for an apartment to rent. She opened the door and he assaulted her, police said.
