Overview

• Reuters accounts say the 69-year-old U.S. pontiff reached back from the open vehicle to catch an item thrown from the crowd.
• His motion collided with the official camera positioned behind him for the Vatican livestream, briefly jostling the cameraman.
• No injuries were reported and the situation was resolved immediately.
• The pope turned, smiled, and apologized on the spot, with some reports quoting him saying “Scusa.”
• Objects such as plush toys and flags are frequently thrown toward the pontiff during Papamobile circuits at major events.