There is no amount of money too much to protect the pope. How can they put a dollar amount on the Pope period?!
Maybe if I were the Pope's advisor I would advise not going to Australia if that's the way they are going to be.
By the way, before I get flamed, I just wanna say I am protest-ant/gentile and dearly love the Pope!
I didn't see where the Aussies are upset about the cost, plus they bid for the event.