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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
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
