Archive for April 6, 2005

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Vatican reopens lines to see pope

Trying to accommodate as many pilgrims who want to see the body of Pope John Paul II as possible, the... Read more

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Rome prepares for unprecedented crowds

The prefect of the city of Rome announced Thursday that the day of the Funeral Mass of Pope John Paul... Read more

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Conclave to start afternoon of April 18

Holy See Press Office Director Joaquin  Navarro-Valls gave a briefing early this afternoon on the fourth General Congregation of cardinals... Read more

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Polish intellectual highlights Pope’s profound respect for women, maternity and celibacy

In an interview with the Italian daily Corriere della Sera, Wanda Poltawska, one of Poland’s brightest scholars on the philosophy... Read more

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Australian bishops recognize John Paul’s ‘extraordinary legacy’

Pope John Paul II was “a much-loved leader of the Church who leaves an extraordinary legacy,” said the president of... Read more

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John Paul taught that dignity comes from God, says cardinal

Pope John Paul II, especially in his dying hours, taught the world what it means to be human, said Cardinal... Read more

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Pope never wavered or lost hope: Tony Blair

Prime Minister Tony Blair remembers meeting Pope John Paul II with his family two years ago. The Pope “radiated such... Read more

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Italian university students pray for Pope

University students in Rome have been gathering to pray for Pope John Paul II. The Pope was close to young... Read more

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National March for Marriage in Ottawa this weekend

Thousands of Canadians are expected to converge on Ottawa this weekend for the March for Marriage and Freedom. Read more

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Three U.S. presidents honor Pope John Paul II

Among the millions waiting to see the body of John Paul II lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica yesterday... Read more

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1,200 pack Denver Cathedral for John Paul II memorial

For the second night in less than a week, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Denver overflowed with people wishing to... Read more

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Vatican releases Pope’s testament: moving reflexion on life, death and Christ’s Salvation

The following is an English summary of the official Vatican Italian translation of the text of Pope John Paul II's... Read more

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Vatican releases John Paul II’s will

Earlier today, the Vatican released the last will and spiritual testament of Pope John Paul II, read yesterday for the... Read more