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Nun shot dead in Somalia Italy on security alert Apology offends Jews John Hooper in Rome Monday September 18, 2006 The Guardian The Pope addressing the crowd that gathered for prayers at Castel Gandolfo.
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Pope Benedict XVI praised marriage between a man and a woman as part of God&#039;s &quot;loving plan,&quot; defending the traditional family Sunday at a Mass in Spain attended by hundreds of thousands.
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Pope John Paul II ushered in Christmas today by celebrating Midnight Mass at St. Peter&#39;s Basilica, praying that world leaders will strive for peace and that Jews, Muslims
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A huge crowd attended a mass  with Pope Benedict on Sunday as the Pontiff prepared to visit  the Auschwitz death camp to pray for peace as Catholic leader  and a &quot;son of Germany.&quot;
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Pope John Paul II said Sunday that faith can be helpful during catastrophes like the Indian Ocean tsunami by reminding sufferers of God's continued presence.
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Pope Benedict XVI ushered in Christmas as he led Midnight Mass early Tuesday amid thousands of the faithful who filled St. Peter's Basilica.
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Pope John Paul II celebrated a special Mass early Saturday in his private chapel for the victims of the Indian Ocean tsunamis and later publicly praised the outpouring of aid for the stricken populations as a sign of hope for 2005.
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VATICAN CITY -- Returning to the world's most storied pulpit for the first time since his hospitalization, Pope John Paul II addressed a sea of worshipers yesterday from his studio on St. Peter's Square and gave with his presence what no cardinal's words could deliver: a strong assurance that he is on the rebound.
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Pope Benedict XVI said Wednesday that he has "deep respect" for Islam and hopes that his recent remarks that sparked anger from Muslims lead to dialogue among religions.
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Pope John Paul II greeted tens of thousands of Italian scouts in St. Peter's Square on Saturday, saying the strong turnout by young faithful "gladdened his heart."
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The Pope was due on Sunday to make   his first public appearance since Muslim fury erupted over   remarks he made about Islam, with pressure growing for a   personal apology.
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Pope John Paul II said he was praying for Ukrainians facing turbulence and uncertainty following hotly contested presidential elections.
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Pope John Paul II ushered in Christmas on Friday by celebrating midnight Mass at St. Peter's Basilica, praying that world leaders will strive for peace and that Jews, Muslims and Christians will live harmoniously in the Holy Land.
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Pope John Paul II delivered a strong pro-life message during open air mass at the shrine to the Virgin Mary in Lourdes, the highlight of a two-day visit which again saw his failing health betray him.
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Pope John Paul II met Thursday with Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf, encouraging him to press ahead with a "spirit of dialogue and tolerance" in his turbulent region.
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Pope John Paul, convalescing after  10 days in hospital, asked the world's sick Friday to pray for  him at a special Mass for the ill.
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Pope Benedict XVI pressed ahead with his appeals for a unified church Thursday as he a celebrated a Mass in St. Peter&#039;s Basilica attended by a delegation of Orthodox Christians.