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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

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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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

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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Rome braces for two million faithful and two hundred heads of state on Friday

Apr 4, 2005

Italian officials in Rome are making emergency plans to accommodate the more than two million people and two hundred heads... 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

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Poles make plans to attend Pope’s funeral

Apr 4, 2005

Thousands of Poles are making their way to Rome to attend the funeral mass of their most well-known and well-loved... 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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Latin American presidents praise work of John Paul II in the region

Apr 4, 2005

Leaders from across Latin America are praising the legacy and work of Pope John Paul II in the region and... 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

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

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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