When the pope gallops into town …

Reuters is reporting that Australian officials have agreed to pay $37 million to the country’s horse-racing industry to cover expenses related to the pope’s trip in 2008 for World Youth Day. Apparently the horse track offered the largest space for the 600,000 expected worshippers, including a clear line of sight between the field and the […]

Reuters is reporting that Australian officials have agreed to pay $37 million to the country’s horse-racing industry to cover expenses related to the pope’s trip in 2008 for World Youth Day.

Apparently the horse track offered the largest space for the 600,000 expected worshippers, including a clear line of sight between the field and the altar.

But no one ever said it was easy to make room for the pope. From Reuters:


The racing industry, already battling an outbreak of Equine Influenza which has seen horse racing in Sydney suspended since August, said it had to cover the cost of relocating 700 horses, staff and ancillary services to other courses.

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