Pope Benedict’s Pectoral Cross Still Missing as Thief Faces Prison Sentence

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Pope Benedict’s Pectoral Cross Still Missing as Thief Faces Prison Sentence
Mario Tama
Pope Benedict XVI, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany, waves from a balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican after being elected by the conclave of cardinals April 19, 2005 in Vatican City.

The cross, measuring approximately 5.9 inches in length, is crafted from gold-plated silver and adorned with a gemstone.