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| Apr.11 |
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 Pope: Love must defeat terrorism John Paul told the world in his Easter message that a culture of love had to defeat terrorism
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| Apr.25 |
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Pope beatifies 6 from Europe, S. America| John Paul II added 6 to the ranks of Catholics on the path to possible sainthood at a ceremony in St. Peter's Square | |
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| May.16 |
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Pope canonises pro-life heroine| Thousands attended the ceremony, which included the canonisation of six new saints | |
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 Bush meets pope, faces protests| President met with John Paul II, who has expressed fervent opposition to the war in Iraq | |
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| Aug.15 |
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Pope struggles over Lourdes Mass An ailing John Paul II has celebrated an open-air Mass for several hundred thousand pilgrims near a shrine
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| Dec.24 |
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Pope prays for peace at midnight Mass| In a Christmas Eve message of peace, John Paul II offered prayers for calm and prosperity in the Holy Land | |
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Pope delivers sombre message  Map of St Peter%27s Square Vatican| The frail pontiff, 84, has delivered his annual Christmas message to thousands in Rome's St Peter's Square | |
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Main Event: Bush meets pope, faces protests