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Fifth suspect arrested in nun's death
Police arrested an associate of the rancher charged in the killing of an American nun, who had dedicated 23 years... Read more
Iraqi Catholics mourn Pope, hold memorial mass
Despite potential danger, several hundred people gathered at St. Joseph's Chaldean Church in Baghdad yesterday for a special memorial mass... Read more
U.S. church hopes Pope John Paul evangelizes even in death
Catholic Church leaders in Washington state are hoping that the recent surge in church attendance, related to the death of... Read more
Bishop Olmsted, Diocese of Phoenix remembers Pope John Paul
Site of the 1987 visit of Pope John Paul II, the Diocese of Phoenix, Arizona is joining millions worldwide in... Read more
Read John Paul II funeral mass' homily
Below is the English translation of the homily, delivered in Italian by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, at the funeral Mass for... Read more
Cardinal Ratzinger offers moving tribute to John Paul II
Pope John Paul II followed the call of Christ up until his last day and traveled “everywhere, untiringly, in order... Read more
Vatican reopens lines to see pope
Trying to accommodate as many pilgrims who want to see the body of Pope John Paul II as possible, the... Read more
Rome prepares for unprecedented crowds
The prefect of the city of Rome announced Thursday that the day of the Funeral Mass of Pope John Paul... Read more
Conclave to start afternoon of April 18
Holy See Press Office Director Joaquin Navarro-Valls gave a briefing early this afternoon on the fourth General Congregation of cardinals... Read more
Polish intellectual highlights Pope’s profound respect for women, maternity and celibacy
In an interview with the Italian daily Corriere della Sera, Wanda Poltawska, one of Poland’s brightest scholars on the philosophy... Read more
Australian bishops recognize John Paul’s ‘extraordinary legacy’
Pope John Paul II was “a much-loved leader of the Church who leaves an extraordinary legacy,” said the president of... Read more
John Paul taught that dignity comes from God, says cardinal
Pope John Paul II, especially in his dying hours, taught the world what it means to be human, said Cardinal... Read more
Pope never wavered or lost hope: Tony Blair
Prime Minister Tony Blair remembers meeting Pope John Paul II with his family two years ago. The Pope “radiated such... Read more
Italian university students pray for Pope
University students in Rome have been gathering to pray for Pope John Paul II. The Pope was close to young... Read more
National March for Marriage in Ottawa this weekend
Thousands of Canadians are expected to converge on Ottawa this weekend for the March for Marriage and Freedom. Read more
Three U.S. presidents honor Pope John Paul II
Among the millions waiting to see the body of John Paul II lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica yesterday... Read more
1,200 pack Denver Cathedral for John Paul II memorial
For the second night in less than a week, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Denver overflowed with people wishing to... Read more
Vatican releases Pope’s testament: moving reflexion on life, death and Christ’s Salvation
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
Earlier today, the Vatican released the last will and spiritual testament of Pope John Paul II, read yesterday for the... Read more
St. Louis remembers papal visit, mourns with faithful worldwide
Shortly following Pope John Paul II visit to St. Louis in 1999, then Archbishop Justin Rigali said that, “It is... Read more
