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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 ‘ignited joy and determination’ in Canadian Church: CCCB

Apr 3, 2005

Pope John Paul II “ignited joy and a determination to persevere, no matter the challenges, because of his belief that... 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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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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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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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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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

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

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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Archbishop Chaput: John Paul II ‘radiated hope in an age with so little of it’

Apr 2, 2005

Joining his voice with the rest of the world in mourning the death of Pope John Paul II, Archbishop Charles... 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

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Pope “accomplished a century of work,” says Archbishop Chaput

Apr 1, 2005

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput O.F.M. Cap, Archibhsop of Denver, said today that  Pope John Paul II “embodied the greatest qualities... Read more

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Sunday 10:30, first funeral Mass for Pope John Paul at the Vatican

Apr 1, 2005

The Vatican spokesman, Joaquin Navarro-Valls announced this evening that tomorrow, feast of the Divine Mercy Sunday, at 10.30 a.m.  Read more

Pope died after Mass of the Divine Mercy, Vatican reveals

Apr 1, 2005

Pope John Paul died after attending the Mass of the Divine Mercy, a feast he personally established three years ago,... Read more

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John Paul II left written instructions about his memorial

Apr 1, 2005

According the norms established by the Apostolic Constitution Universi Dominici Gregis, issued by Pope John Paul II in 1996, after... Read more

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Church is in state of “Sede Vacante”

Apr 1, 2005

With the death of John Paul II, the Church enters a state known as “Sede Vacante,” the principle of “no... Read more

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Ancient tradition for confirming Pope’s death

Apr 1, 2005

According to the Apostolic Constitution Apostólica Universi Dominici Gregis issued by Pope John Paul II in 1996, the confirming of... Read more

Pope John Paul II receives eternal reward at 9:37 p.m.

Apr 1, 2005

The third-longest serving pontiff, after St. Peter and Pope Pius IX, died serenely at 9:37 p.m., Rome time, in his... Read more

Pope John Paul II receives eternal reward

Apr 1, 2005

Pope John Paul II has received his eternal reward. The much-loved Pope died Saturday evening in Rome after serving the... Read more

Pope John Paul II suffering from high fever, not responding to antibiotics

Apr 1, 2005

Pope John Paul II has developed a very high fever and continues to slip in and out of consciousness, says... Read more