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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 […] Full Story
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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 […] Full Story