Pope Makes New Push for Peace in 2004 Pope John Paul II opens the New Year by emphasizing the need for peacemaking efforts -- including a stronger role for the United Nations and enforcement of international law. Concerns over the pope's health were offset a bit by his determined performance during the 2003 Christmas celebrations. Hear NPR's Liane Hansen and John Allen, Vatican correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter.

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Pope Makes New Push for Peace in 2004

January 4, 200412:00 AM ET

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Pope John Paul II opens the New Year by emphasizing the need for peacemaking efforts — including a stronger role for the United Nations and enforcement of international law. Concerns over the pope's health were offset a bit by his determined performance during the 2003 Christmas celebrations. Hear NPR's Liane Hansen and John Allen, Vatican correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter.