Archive for April 9, 2005
Vatican thanks Italian officials for welcoming pilgrims after Pope’s death
Sincere gratitude was expressed by the Vatican to the Italian government and to the city of Rome for the “dedication... Read more
Vatican issues special stamps marking vacant see
Stamp collectors delight. The Vatican announced that a special series of stamps for the vacant see would be issued April... Read more
Cardinals unanimously decide to avoid media
After celebrating Pope John Paul II’s funeral mass Friday, the cardinals have begun “a more intense period of silence and... Read more
New pontiff to decide on beatification process for Pope John Paul
The start of the beatification process for Pope John Paul II is entirely up to the new Pope, said Vatican... Read more
Two voting cardinals absent from conclave due to poor health
Two cardinals, eligible to vote for the next supreme leader of the Roman Catholic Church, have communicated to the Vatican... Read more
Cardinal Ruini calls Christians to prayer, not curiosity
During this time Christians must focus on prayer and not be caught up with curiosity about who will be the... Read more
