Vatican City, May 1, 2005 / 22:00 pm
This morning, Pope Benedict XVI recalled the dark day exactly one month ago, when the world learned of the death of John Paul II.
The new Pope celebrated Mass at 7.30 this morning in his private chapel in honor of his predecessor and friend who died on April 2nd.
This evening, the Vatican announced, the Holy Father will make a private visit to the Vatican Grottoes to pray at the tomb of the late John Paul II.
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