Pope's jet attacked by LASER as it approached Mexico City
Crew reports being targeted by 'green laser 15 miles away'
A passenger jet carrying Pope Francis was hit by a laser as it approached Mexico City airport on Friday, Alitalia has confirmed.
The Airbus A330-202 was on a critical stage of the final approach when the flight's captain Massimiliano Marselli warned air traffic controllers of the danger.
The aircraft, which was carrying Pope Francis and his entourage, had flown in from Havana for his five day visit of Mexico when the pilots reported the intense green beam.
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