Security tight for Pope blessing
159
Security is tightened in Rome ahead of Pope Benedict XVI's first appearance since making comments angering Muslims.
87492
ROME - Pope John Paul was spied on by Vatican informers working for the Polish secret services in the communist era, a Polish cardinal was quoted as saying on Tuesday.Cardinal Joseph Glemp, archbishop of ...
545439
Pope John Paul will make a public  appearance to bless the faithful from his hospital suite on  Sunday but the Pontiff is not yet strong enough to read his  customary noon message.
295152
Pope Benedict XVI led a ceremony from the steps of a church ahead of a procession in central Rome on Thursday, a day after a security scare in which a German man tried to jump on the pontiff's jeep in St. Peter's Square.
294074
Pope John Paul II marked the 26th anniversary of his papacy, feted Friday evening by a military chorus and orchestra from Russia &#151; a country the globe-trotting pope has been unable to visit.
680355
Poles wanting to raise a glass to the pope during his visit needed to stock up beforehand. Predominantly Catholic Poland banned the sale of beer, wine and liquor in some parts of the country during Pope Benedict XVI&#039;s four-day visit.
210833
Pope John Paul II ushered in the Christmas holiday, lighting a candle for peace in his window Friday before celebrating midnight Mass in a new test of the 84-year-old pontiff&#39;s frail health.
318055
Indonesia&#39;s Christians packed tightly guarded churches to celebrate Christmas on Saturday despite fears of terrorist attacks, while the president of the Philippines appealed for an end to corruption in a seasonal message.
676026
Pope John Paul's health is  improving steadily and he remains in charge of the Roman  Catholic Church, hoping to be strong enough to make his weekly  address Sunday, the Vatican said Friday.
609711
Pope John Paul II was strong enough to turn the pages of written greetings Saturday and speak in a clear voice, a visitor said. But, still hospitalized and recovering from the flu, the pontiff sent an emissary to read a speech in his name at the Vatican.
56884
The Vatican said Monday Pope John  Paul would remain in hospital for a few more days as his top  aide spoke openly about the possibility of the frail Pontiff  eventually retiring for the good of the Church.
160991
News Wednesday, March 14, 2007. Issue 3614. Page 2. AP President Vladimir Putin greeting Pope Benedict XVI before a meeting at the Vatican on Tuesday.Comment
394811
He's Pope John Paul II's faithful servant, his confidant, his gatekeeper.
426724
ISTANBUL -- A poster of a pig with the face of Pope Benedict XVI plastered to its head and a cross painted on its pink belly hinted at the fierce reception the pontiff could face in Turkey tomorrow when he kicks off his first papal trip to a Muslim country.
226542
Pope John Paul's fragile health  stabilized on Wednesday after urgent medical treatment for  severe breathing difficulties, but the Vatican said he would  have to remain in hospital for the time being.
78973
Pope John Paul II vowed Sunday to continue his mission despite his latest health crisis, telling the faithful from the hospital in a message read by an archbishop that he was grateful for their prayers and affection.
78901
Chicago Tribune - Surveying the world beyond the cloistered walls of its Roman enclave, the Vatican sees much to worry about: Terrorism, war, AIDS and poverty are ravaging the lives of many of its constituents around the globe.