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| Dec.27 |
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Pope gunman visits John Paul II tomb. Vatican
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| Apr.27 |
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Vatican declares two popes saints 
Map of St Peter%27s Square Vatican Pope Francis has declared Popes John Paul II and John XXIII saints, in front of a crowd of hundreds of thousands
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| Sep.30 |
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Popes to be declared saints in April |
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| Jul.2 |
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John Paul II 'set for sainthood' |
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| May.1 |
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Poles already think John Paul II is a saint |
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John Paul II beatified 
Vatican: The late Pope has been officially beatified at a ceremony at the Vatican in front of hundreds of thousands of Catholic faithful
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| Apr.30 |
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Pilgrims gather in Rome for beatification |
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| Dec.19 |
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Pope to expedite sainthood for John Paul II. Vatican
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| Apr.1 |
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World remembers Pope John Paul II |
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| Jun.27 |
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John Paul sainthood process begins |
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| May.13 |
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Pope seeks to beatify John Paul Vatican: Benedict XVI has begun the process of beatifying his predecessor, the first step to sainthood
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| Apr.10 |
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Faithful mourn pope at churches |
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| Apr.8 |
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Pope John Paul II buried in crypt| Vatican: John Paul II was buried under St. Peter's Basilica after a funeral Mass that millions of people watched | |
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| Apr.7 |
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Rome prepares for Pope's funeral St Peter's Square was closed overnight for the funeral of John Paul II
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John Paul pondered his fate in 2000 Vatican: Ailing and tired in 2000, John Paul II pondered whether he had accomplished what he was meant to do
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| Apr.6 |
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Papal conclave set for April 18. Vatican
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| Apr.5 |
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Burial plans unfold. Vatican
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| Apr.4 |
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Crowds wait all night to see Pope Map of St Peter%27s Basilica Vatican Vatican: Crowds have been waiting at St Peter's Basilica to file past the body of John Paul II before Friday's funeral
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Pope's body makes final journey Map of St Peter%27s Basilica Vatican Vatican: John Paul II's body has made journey from a palatial hall in the Vatican to St Peter's Basilica
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| Apr.3 |
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Clergy, dignitaries pay respects to pope Vatican: Cardinals, archbishops and diplomatic dignitaries filled the Apostolic Palace to pay their respects to John Paul II
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| Apr.2 |
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Millions grieve for John Paul II 
Global: Up to 100,000 people held a candlelit vigil in St Peter's Square in Rome
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Pope John Paul II dies at 84 
 Vatican: 26-year reign as the charismatic leader of the world's 1 billion Roman Catholics was highlighted by visits to 129 countries
| The Pope was the third longest-serving pontiff in history. He died in his private apartment, surrounded by his closest Polish aides. John Paul II had suffered worsening health problems including a heart condition
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Pope begins losing consciousness Vatican: John Paul II's condition remains very serious. Vatican's spokesman insisted the 84-year-old was not in a coma
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| Apr.1 |
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End draws closer for ailing Pope. Vatican
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Pope's condition 'has worsened' Vatican: John Paul II continued to struggle through likely the closing hours, as faithful pray and weep
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| Mar.31 |
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Source: Pope given last rites. Vatican
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| Mar.30 |
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Doctors feed Pope by nasal tube. Vatican
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| Mar.27 |
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Frail Pope blesses Easter crowds. Vatican
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| Mar.13 |
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Pope returns to Vatican after op John Paul II has left his hospital in Rome, where he spent 2 weeks recovering from throat surgery
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| Mar.6 |
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Pope gives blessing from hospital. Rome
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| Feb.26 |
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Pope to follow Sunday blessing. Vatican
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| Feb.25 |
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Pope breathing without assistance. Vatican
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| Feb.24 |
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Pope has surgery to aid breathing Vatican: The operation to give 84-year-old John Paul II a tracheotomy had been successful
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Pope back in hospital with flu. Vatican
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| Feb.6 |
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Sick Pope makes public appearance Vatican: John Paul II waved to pilgrims after appearing at the window of his hospital where he is recovering from flu
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Ailing Pope to stay in hospital. Vatican
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Pope John Paul rushed to hospital| Vatican: Pope has been rushed to hospital suffering from breathing difficulties brought on by flu | |
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| Dec.24 |
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Pope prays for peace at midnight Mass. Vatican
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| Jun.4 |
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Bush meets pope, faces protests Vatican: President met with John Paul II, who has expressed fervent opposition to the war in Iraq
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| Apr.25 |
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Pope beatifies 6 from Europe, S. America. Vatican
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| Apr.11 |
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Pope: Love must defeat terrorism. Vatican
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| Dec.24 |
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Pope Makes Christmas Mass Peace Plea. Vatican
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| Oct.16 |
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John Paul marks 25 years as pope. Vatican
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| Oct.4 |
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Pope warns Archbishop on gay priests Vatican: John Paul II has warned the new Archbishop of Canterbury, that new difficulties have arisen between the two Churches
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| Sep.23 |
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Pope cancels weekly audience. Vatican
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| Sep.11 |
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Pope struggles to greet Slovaks |
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| May.18 |
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Pope turns 83, canonizes saints |
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| May.3 |
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Pope visits Spain, calls for peace |
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| Apr.19 |
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Pope leads Catholics into Easter |
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| Dec.24 |
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Pope: Avoid Iraq war |
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| Nov.14 |
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Pope to Italians: Have more babies |
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| Aug.18 |
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Millions cheer pope in Krakow. Poland
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| Aug.17 |
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Poles celebrate pope's visit |
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| Aug.11 |
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Pope backs Mid-East peace force |
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| Jul.31 |
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Pope canonized first Indian saint. Mexico
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| Jul.29 |
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Pope greeted by thousands. Guatemala
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| Jul.25 |
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Thousands welcome Pope. Toronto
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| Nov.22 |
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Pope's Web apology over sex abuse. Vatican
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| Sep.26 |
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Pope avoids Armenia controversy |
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| Sep.22 |
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Pope brings message of peace |
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Pope urges Arafat to end violence |
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| Jul.23 |
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Pope meets Bush. Vatican
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| Jun.23 |
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Pope lands in Orthodox Ukraine Kiev: John Paul II visit that has angered followers of the Orthodox church. Pope is hoping to calm inter-church tensions
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| May.18 |
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Frail Pope turns 81 |
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| May.7 |
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Pope visits Golan Heights |
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| May.6 |
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Pope enters a mosque 
Syria: John Paul II has become the first Pontiff to enter a mosque
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| May.4 |
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Pope moves to heal ancient rift. Greece
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| Apr.14 |
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Frail pope holds Easter vigil. Vatican
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| Dec.24 |
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Pope appeals for Mid East peace |
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| Mar.21 |
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Visit by Pope John Paul II| Jerusalem: Pope placed a letter at the Western Wall | |
before year 2000
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Karol Wojityla elected as first pope from Eastern Europe| Vatican: Wojtyla won on the eighth ballot on the third day. He subsequently chose the name John Paul II | |
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