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Bush, world dignitaries descend on Rome for papal funeral
As the onslaught of pilgrims continues to descend on Rome, the city is simultaneously preparing for the arrival of some... Read more
Former Vatican diplomat calls Pope ‘a man of peace’
As millions prepare for Pope John Paul II’s Friday funeral in the Vatican, former U.S.-Vatican ambassador Jim Nicholson shared his... Read more
Bishop Aquila: John Paul II gave ‘hope to the world’
Just hours after Pope John Paul II’s death at the Vatican Saturday, Bishop Samuel Aquila, of the Diocese of Fargo,... Read more
‘St. John Paul, one day,’ says Supreme Knight
The Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus believes that the universal Church will one day canonize Pope John Paul... Read more
Pope John Paul is a ‘sign of the glory of God’: Jean Vanier
Pope John Paul II is a “sign of the glory of God,” said Jean Vanier. The founder of L’Arche, an... Read more
Catholic school students celebrate the life of Pope John Paul II
The last few days have been a time of prayer, reflection and celebration of the life of Pope John Paul... Read more
Pope John Paul ‘transcended national and religious boundaries’
The life of Pope John Paul II “truly represents one of the most profound in modern human history,” said the... Read more
Terri Schiavo remembered at Catholic funeral mass
A funeral mass was celebrated in memory of Terri Schindler Schiavo yesterday. Her parents arranged the mass, which was attended... Read more
Terri Schiavo's death was murder, says Fr. Pavone
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
The Vatican announced yesterday that the College of Cardinals, now gathered in Rome to elect the Church’s 265th pope, will... Read more
Catholic Colorado governor vetoes emergency contraception bill
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
Over 500,000 people came to pay their respects to Pope John Paul II during the first night of viewing in... Read more
Rome braces for two million faithful and two hundred heads of state on Friday
Italian officials in Rome are making emergency plans to accommodate the more than two million people and two hundred heads... Read more
Vatican newspaper: Spontaneous “World Youth Day” bids farewell to Pope
The Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano called the presence of large numbers of young people in St. Peter’s Square gathered to... Read more
Poles make plans to attend Pope’s funeral
Thousands of Poles are making their way to Rome to attend the funeral mass of their most well-known and well-loved... Read more
President Bush to attend Pope’s funeral, calls Pope ‘godly man’
President George W. Bush will lead a U.S. delegation to Vatican City for the funeral mass of Pope John Paul... Read more
Latin American presidents praise work of John Paul II in the region
Leaders from across Latin America are praising the legacy and work of Pope John Paul II in the region and... Read more
Pope built bridge between Catholics and Evangelicals, says Evangelical leader
“If Evangelicals, like me, could have claimed a Pope as our own, he would have been John Paul II,” said... Read more
National Right to Life praises John Paul II as ‘a strong defender of life’
The National Right to Life in Washington D.C. recently added its voice to the millions worldwide in praising Pope John... Read more
Kansans vote to protect marriage as union of one man and one woman
Citizens of Kansas are headed to the polls today to vote on a state constitutional amendment that would protect marriage... Read more
