As pope turns 82, sex abuse scandals' backlash weighs heavy

Thursday, May 16, 2002

VATICAN CITY -- Aides wheel him around on a chariot-like cart during ceremonies at the Vatican. They attach a ledger to the arms of his chair to hold the papers of his speeches. They hold him tightly fearing a fall.

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