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Two voting cardinals absent from conclave due to poor health

Apr 9, 2005

Two cardinals, eligible to vote for the next supreme leader of the Roman Catholic Church, have communicated to the Vatican... Read more

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Cardinal Ruini calls Christians to prayer, not curiosity

Apr 9, 2005

During this time Christians must focus on prayer and not be caught up with curiosity about who will be the... Read more

Millions watch as Pope John Paul II is laid to rest

Apr 7, 2005

Pope John Paul II, shepherd of the Catholic Church for 26 years, was laid to rest this morning in the... Read more

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“The Pope never considered retirement,” says Vatican observer

Apr 7, 2005

In an article published in the Italian daily Corriere della Sera, Vatican analyst Luigi Acattoli pointed out that contrary to... Read more

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Hundreds of thousands bid farewell to John Paul II

Apr 7, 2005

Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from around the world spent the night outside St. Peter’s Basilica near the walls that... Read more

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Read John Paul II funeral mass' homily

Apr 7, 2005

Below is the English translation of the homily, delivered in Italian by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, at the funeral Mass for... Read more

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Cardinal Ratzinger offers moving tribute to John Paul II

Apr 7, 2005

Pope John Paul II followed the call of Christ up until his last day and traveled “everywhere, untiringly, in order... Read more

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Vatican reopens lines to see pope

Apr 6, 2005

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

Apr 6, 2005

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

Apr 6, 2005

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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Three U.S. presidents honor Pope John Paul II

Apr 6, 2005

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

Apr 6, 2005

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

Vatican releases John Paul II’s will

Apr 6, 2005

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

Vatican confirms: Conclave will begin on April 18th

Apr 5, 2005

The Vatican announced yesterday that the College of Cardinals, now gathered in Rome to elect the Church’s 265th pope, will... Read more

500,000 visit Pope during the night

Apr 4, 2005

Over 500,000 people came to pay their respects to Pope John Paul II during the first night of viewing in... Read more

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Vatican newspaper: Spontaneous “World Youth Day” bids farewell to Pope

Apr 4, 2005

The Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano called the presence of large numbers of young people in St. Peter’s Square gathered to... Read more

Pope John Paul’s funeral mass set for Friday morning

Apr 3, 2005

Pope John Paul II's funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Square Friday at 10 a.m., Rome time, the... Read more

Cardinal Sodano celebrates first Mass for eternal repose of John Paul II

Apr 2, 2005

With more than 100,000 gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Cardinal Angelo Sodano presided this Sunday at the first Mass for... Read more

Pope’s body lies in state, faithful to pay homage tomorrow

Apr 2, 2005

The body of Pope John Paul II lay in state Sunday at the Apostolic Palace as members of the Roman... Read more

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Pope still in serious condition, but not in a Coma, Vatican says

Apr 1, 2005

During a 10:30 a.m. press briefing, Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls   announced that Pope John Paul was still in serious condition,... Read more