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Bush, world dignitaries descend on Rome for papal funeral

Apr 5, 2005

As the onslaught of pilgrims continues to descend on Rome, the city is simultaneously preparing for the arrival of some... Read more

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Former Vatican diplomat calls Pope ‘a man of peace’

Apr 5, 2005

As millions prepare for Pope John Paul II’s Friday funeral in the Vatican, former U.S.-Vatican ambassador Jim Nicholson shared his... Read more

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Bishop Aquila: John Paul II gave ‘hope to the world’

Apr 5, 2005

Just hours after Pope John Paul II’s death at the Vatican Saturday, Bishop Samuel Aquila, of the Diocese of Fargo,... Read more

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Catholic school students celebrate the life of Pope John Paul II

Apr 5, 2005

The last few days have been a time of prayer, reflection and celebration of the life of Pope John Paul... Read more

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Pope John Paul ‘transcended national and religious boundaries’

Apr 5, 2005

The life of Pope John Paul II “truly represents one of the most profound in modern human history,” said the... Read more

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Terri Schiavo remembered at Catholic funeral mass

Apr 5, 2005

A funeral mass was celebrated in memory of Terri Schindler Schiavo yesterday. Her parents arranged the mass, which was attended... Read more

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Terri Schiavo's death was murder, says Fr. Pavone

Apr 5, 2005

The leader of a national pro-life organization reiterated his previous statements yesterday that Terri Schiavo’s death was murder.  Read more

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Catholic Colorado governor vetoes emergency contraception bill

Apr 5, 2005

Colorado governor Bill Owens has vetoed a bill, which would require hospitals to provide information on emergency contraception to victims... Read more

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President Bush to attend Pope’s funeral, calls Pope ‘godly man’

Apr 4, 2005

President George W. Bush will lead a U.S. delegation to Vatican City for the funeral mass of Pope John Paul... Read more

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Pope built bridge between Catholics and Evangelicals, says Evangelical leader

Apr 4, 2005

“If Evangelicals, like me, could have claimed a Pope as our own, he would have been John Paul II,” said... Read more

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National Right to Life praises John Paul II as ‘a strong defender of life’

Apr 4, 2005

The National Right to Life in Washington D.C. recently added its voice to the millions worldwide in praising Pope John... Read more

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Kansans vote to protect marriage as union of one man and one woman

Apr 4, 2005

Citizens of Kansas are headed to the polls today to vote on a state constitutional amendment that would protect marriage... Read more

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Christian themes will be allowed at Denver Christmas parade

Apr 4, 2005

A hotly contested, but long held ban on religiously themed floats in a Denver Christmas parade was lifted this week... Read more

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World leaders praise life of John Paul II

Apr 3, 2005

U.S. President George Bush was among a throng of world leaders who have been praising the life and memory of... Read more

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Pope remembered as great defender of human life

Apr 3, 2005

A number of pro-life groups are paying tribute to Pope John Paul II, who spent his nearly 26 years as... Read more

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Catholic Charities USA pays tribute to Pope of ‘justice and charity’

Apr 3, 2005

Pope John Paul II deep commitment to charity and justice was “a source of inspiration, affirmation, love, and hope for... Read more

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John Paul II is ‘role model for the world’: Catholic League

Apr 3, 2005

Pope John Paul II was, and always will be, “a role model for the world,” said Catholic League president William... Read more

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PA Catholic Conference Statement on the Death of Pope John Paul II

Apr 3, 2005

The life and leadership of Pope John Paul II were inspiring, even in the physical weakness of his later years,... Read more

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Denver, site of city-changing World Youth Day-mourns Pope John Paul

Apr 3, 2005

Hundreds of faithful gathered at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Denver overflowed onto Colfax Ave. last evening... Read more

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‘John Paul II’s dedication to young people revitalized the face of the Catholic Church’

Apr 3, 2005

Emily Stimpson, a graduate student at Franciscan University of Steubenville, was 25 when she first read Karol Wojtyla (who would... Read more