Wednesday January 12th, 2005

Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher and the rest of the Ferrari team will meet with the Pope at the Vatican, the German's teammate Rubens Barrichello said on Wednesday.

Brazilian Barrichello told a news conference at the team's winter retreat in the Dolomites that himself, Schumacher, team boss Jean Todt and a small delegation from the team would visit the Pope on Monday.

"It has always been my dream to meet the Pope and I am really looking forward to Monday," said Barrichello.

Schumacher has won a record seven World Championships while the Ferrari team have won the last six constructor's titles and enjoy huge popularity in Italy.

Published at 10:37:21 GMT

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