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Pope John Paul II News
Pope John Paul II's health has deteriorated seriously and quickly. Follow the medical condition of this legendary Pope here.



Pope Benedict XVI Holds First Mass
April 20, 2005
Joseph Ratzinger's first full day as pope brings some criticism for his conservative views. 		  none
Joseph Ratzinger Chosen New Pope
April 19, 2005
Ratzinger has chosen Benedict XVI as his new name. 		  none
Cardinals Enter Conclave to Select Pope
April 19, 2005
Daily puffs of black or white smoke will announce whether a pope has been chosen. 		  none
Cardinals to Begin Vote for Pope
April 18, 2005
Conservative German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger is said to be the favorite. 		  none
Pope John Paul Laid to Rest
April 8, 2005
The funeral, which pulled four million people to Rome, was steeped in ceremony and sadness. 		  none
Pope's Will Reveals Resignation Thoughts
April 7, 2005
John Paul II thought about resigning in 2000, his last will and testament says. 		  none
Pope's Funeral Gathers World Leaders Fri.
April 4, 2005
About 200 luminaries are expected to attend the services. 		  pope
Pope John Paul II Dies at 84
April 2, 2005
John Paul remained conscious, lucid and praying until almost the last. 		  none
Cardinal Stands in for Pope
March 25, 2005
The Pope's condition is once again critical, but the Vatican says resignation is out of the question. 		  none
Pope's Condition Not Improving
March 22, 2005
John Paul had severe breathing problems on Monday and will not attend traditional Easter ceremonies. 		  none
John Paul May Become Video Pope
March 15, 2005
A permanent breathing tube will likely mean that TV appearances on large screens will mark the last phase of John Paul's papacy. 		  none
Resignation for Pope John Paul?
Feb. 28, 2005
If Pope John Paul's breathing tube is left in, he won't be able to perform mass and may have to resign. 		  none

Pictures: AP | AFP | AP/Pier Paolo Cito | AP/Massimo Sambucetti | AP/Osservatore Romano (2) | AP/Domenico Stinellis |
Contributors: Rossella Lorenzi |

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