Pope says 'no' to bullet-proof vest despite ISIS threat

December 16, 2015 14:13

Flatly refusing to wear a bullet-proof vest during his mega Christmas address despite the horrific threats emanating from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS), Pope Francis has said that he is 'not afraid' of the terrorist organisation who have threatened to invade Rome.

In an exclusive interview to Express.co.uk, the Pope's spokesman said that the pontiff was 'aware' of the threats but if did not shake him, nor did he want an alterations made to his 'Popemobile' to protect himself during this year's Christmas Day message.

Continuing to display his relaxed style of leadership, the pontiff has refused to listen to the advice by the police to beef up his security in the wake of threats made to Rome but the Vatican maintains that they are still on top of the Pope's security.

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