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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

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

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

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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

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1,200 pack Denver Cathedral for John Paul II memorial

Apr 6, 2005

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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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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National March for Marriage in Ottawa this weekend

Apr 6, 2005

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

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Italian university students pray for Pope

Apr 6, 2005

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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Pope never wavered or lost hope: Tony Blair

Apr 6, 2005

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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John Paul taught that dignity comes from God, says cardinal

Apr 6, 2005

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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Australian bishops recognize John Paul’s ‘extraordinary legacy’

Apr 6, 2005

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

Apr 6, 2005

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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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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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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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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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

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

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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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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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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