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Pope Meets Cheney, Emphasizes International Solidarity
By JOHN THAVIS, CNS
Published January 29, 2004Pope John Paul II met with U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney at the Vatican and emphasized the need for international cooperation in resolving conflicts around the world. “I encourage you and your fellow citizens to work, at home and abroad, for the growth of international cooperation and solidarity in the service of that peace which […] Full Story
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Pope Credits Book With Clarifying Marian Devotion
By CINDY WOODEN, CNS
Published January 15, 2004Pope John Paul II said that at one point in his life he had worried that strong devotion to the Blessed Virgin could weaken devotion to Jesus Christ. The 83-year-old pope, whose private life and public ministry have been marked by a strong Marian devotion, said the concerns he had as a youth were assuaged […]
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Diplomats Urged To Help Iraq Establish Democracy
By JOHN THAVIS, CNS
Published January 15, 2004In his annual “state of the world” address to diplomats, Pope John Paul II urged the international community to help Iraqis “retake the reins” of their country and establish a democracy that reflects their aspirations. The pope’s comments Jan. 12 looked beyond his own strong opposition to the war in Iraq and focused instead on […]
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At Christmas, Pope Leads Prayers For Peace
By JOHN THAVIS, CNS
Published January 1, 2004Presiding over Christmas celebrations at the Vatican, Pope John Paul II pleaded against war and terrorism and urged the world to accept Jesus’ message of peace. At his annual midnight Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica early on Dec. 25, the pope lamented that “too much blood is still being shed” across the globe. In a […]