The Pope's Suffering Ends http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4513323&ft=1&f=4513323 Pope John Paul II died April 2 at his Vatican apartment after a long battle with Parkinson's disease and more recent health problems dating to February. The 84-year-old pontiff survived an assassination attempt earlier in his papacy. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Tue, 19 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif The Pope's Suffering Ends http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4513323&ft=1&f=4513323 Potential Successors to Pope John Paul II Father Tom Reese, editor in chief of <EM>America</EM>, the Catholic weekly magazine, and John L. Allen, the Rome correspondent for the <EM>National Catholic Reporter</EM>, assess some of the top candidates to succeed Pope John Paul II. Tue, 19 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4570955&ft=1&f=4513323 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4570955&ft=1&f=4513323 Father Tom Reese, editor in chief of America, the Catholic weekly magazine, and John L. Allen, the Rome correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter, assess some of the top candidates to succeed Pope John Paul II.

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]]> John Paul's Complex Legacy: A Priest Reflects Commentator Hugh Burns is a Dominican priest who preaches at Catholic churches around the country. He reflects on the complex, not-all-positive legacy of Pope John Paul II. Fri, 08 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4582797&ft=1&f=4513323 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4582797&ft=1&f=4513323 Commentator Hugh Burns is a Dominican priest who preaches at Catholic churches around the country. He reflects on the complex, not-all-positive legacy of Pope John Paul II.

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]]> Pope Sometimes Criticized Bush Policies President Bush is in Rome in advance of Friday's papal funeral. The president met with the pope three times, most recently last June. Bush frequently praised the pope's promotion of freedom and his stance on abortion. But the two also had disagreements. Thu, 07 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4581569&ft=1&f=4513323 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4581569&ft=1&f=4513323 President Bush is in Rome in advance of Friday's papal funeral. The president met with the pope three times, most recently last June. Bush frequently praised the pope's promotion of freedom and his stance on abortion. But the two also had disagreements.

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]]> One Family's Wait to Pay Respects to the Pope This evening in St. Peter's Square, four days of public visits to Pope John Paul II's body came to a close. Among those who said goodbye Thursday were many Polish-Americans. Emily Harris followed one family's journey. Thu, 07 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4581557&ft=1&f=4513323 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4581557&ft=1&f=4513323 This evening in St. Peter's Square, four days of public visits to Pope John Paul II's body came to a close. Among those who said goodbye Thursday were many Polish-Americans. Emily Harris followed one family's journey.

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]]> Hopeful Pilgrims Ignore Pleas to Stay Out of Rome One day before Pope John Paul II's funeral, pilgrims are ignoring official requests to stay away from the city center. Trains, buses and planes continue to carry the faithful to Rome, where they hope to bid farewell to the Pope. Thu, 07 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4581545&ft=1&f=4513323 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4581545&ft=1&f=4513323 One day before Pope John Paul II's funeral, pilgrims are ignoring official requests to stay away from the city center. Trains, buses and planes continue to carry the faithful to Rome, where they hope to bid farewell to the Pope.

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]]> New Pope to Confront Cultural Divisions in Church Cardinal Roger Mahoney, the archbishop of Los Angeles, discusses how a new pope will have to handle an institution riddled with cultural and geographic divisions. Thu, 07 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4580345&ft=1&f=4513323 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4580345&ft=1&f=4513323 Cardinal Roger Mahoney, the archbishop of Los Angeles, discusses how a new pope will have to handle an institution riddled with cultural and geographic divisions.

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]]> Catholic Church Experiences Geographical Shift The death of Pope John Paul II has given the Catholic church a moment to assess the shifting demographics of Catholicism. As interest in religion in Europe wanes, the centers of Catholicism are shifting to Latin America, Asia and Africa. Thu, 07 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4580342&ft=1&f=4513323 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4580342&ft=1&f=4513323 The death of Pope John Paul II has given the Catholic church a moment to assess the shifting demographics of Catholicism. As interest in religion in Europe wanes, the centers of Catholicism are shifting to Latin America, Asia and Africa.

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]]> The Pope's Relationship with Young Catholics Young Americans who have seen Pope John Paul II discuss memories of the pontiff. A look at the pope's affection for the younger generation and theirs for him. Wed, 06 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4578633&ft=1&f=4513323 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4578633&ft=1&f=4513323 Young Americans who have seen Pope John Paul II discuss memories of the pontiff. A look at the pope's affection for the younger generation and theirs for him.

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]]> Pope Leaves Deep Legacy in Africa While the number of Catholics is dwindling in other parts of the world, the figure in Africa has doubled in the past two decades, to more than 100 million. Nearly 30 million Congolese are Catholic, and Pope John Paul II visited the Democratic Republic of Congo twice during his papacy. A look at the pontiff's legacy there. Tue, 05 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4576590&ft=1&f=4513323 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4576590&ft=1&f=4513323 While the number of Catholics is dwindling in other parts of the world, the figure in Africa has doubled in the past two decades, to more than 100 million. Nearly 30 million Congolese are Catholic, and Pope John Paul II visited the Democratic Republic of Congo twice during his papacy. A look at the pontiff's legacy there.

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]]> Opus Dei and the Pope Members of the conservative Roman Catholic group Opus Dei occupy leadership positions throughout the church. The late Pope John Paul II made the founder a saint in 2004. But critics of the movement accuse Opus Dei of unscrupulous brainwashing. Tue, 05 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4576620&ft=1&f=4513323 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4576620&ft=1&f=4513323 Members of the conservative Roman Catholic group Opus Dei occupy leadership positions throughout the church. The late Pope John Paul II made the founder a saint in 2004. But critics of the movement accuse Opus Dei of unscrupulous brainwashing.

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]]> Pope John Paul II and Bioethics The 26 years of John Paul II's papacy coincided with the development of technologies that posed bioethical challenges, from test-tube babies to death-postponing medical care. Mon, 04 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4575886&ft=1&f=4513323 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4575886&ft=1&f=4513323 The 26 years of John Paul II's papacy coincided with the development of technologies that posed bioethical challenges, from test-tube babies to death-postponing medical care.

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]]> The Political Legacy of Pope John Paul II NPR's Eric Weiner reports on the political legacy of the late Pope John Paul II. The pontiff, who died Saturday, played a part in the demise of communism in Europe and worked to bring about peace in the Middle East. Mon, 04 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4575012&ft=1&f=4513323 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4575012&ft=1&f=4513323 NPR's Eric Weiner reports on the political legacy of the late Pope John Paul II. The pontiff, who died Saturday, played a part in the demise of communism in Europe and worked to bring about peace in the Middle East.

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]]> A Musical Tribute to Pope John Paul II Pope John Paul II was a great believer in the spiritual power of music. NPR's Fred Child talks with conductor Gilbert Levine, musical advisor to the Pope, about the some of the music the Pontiff used to convey his thoughts about God and humanity. Mon, 04 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4574987&ft=1&f=4513323 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4574987&ft=1&f=4513323 Pope John Paul II was a great believer in the spiritual power of music. NPR's Fred Child talks with conductor Gilbert Levine, musical advisor to the Pope, about the some of the music the Pontiff used to convey his thoughts about God and humanity.

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]]> Vatican Ambassador Recalls Pope John Paul II Longtime Louisiana congresswoman Lindy Boggs was appointed American ambassador to the Vatican in 1997 and served until 2001. Shes discusses meeting Pope John Paul II during her tenure. Mon, 04 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4574487&ft=1&f=4513323 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4574487&ft=1&f=4513323 Longtime Louisiana congresswoman Lindy Boggs was appointed American ambassador to the Vatican in 1997 and served until 2001. Shes discusses meeting Pope John Paul II during her tenure.

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]]> Choosing the Next Pope Writer Greg Tobin discusses the process of choosing the next pope. The selection process involves a centuries old and very secret ritual known as the conclave. Tobin is the author of <EM>Selecting the Pope: Uncovering the Mysteries of Papal Elections</EM>. Mon, 04 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4574442&ft=1&f=4513323 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4574442&ft=1&f=4513323 Writer Greg Tobin discusses the process of choosing the next pope. The selection process involves a centuries old and very secret ritual known as the conclave. Tobin is the author of Selecting the Pope: Uncovering the Mysteries of Papal Elections.

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