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The Pope slips in and out of consciousness

At an 11:30 press conference [4:30 a.m. EST], the Holy See Press Office Director Joaquín Navarro-Valls held a briefing for journalists.

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The Pope's condition worsens

Vatican press spokesman: "The general conditions and cardio-respiratory conditions of the Holy Father have further worsened."

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A Time to Pray

A declaration of Bishop Javier Echevarria, Prelate of Opus Dei, on learning of the death of John Paul II.

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Thank you, Holy Father

Bishop Javier Echevarría, the prelate of Opus Dei, commemorates the 25th anniversary of John Paul II's pontificate in this article published in ABC (Madrid) and other papers.

We accompany the Pope with prayer and affection

"I pray for his Holiness, for all that he bears in his soul. And I ask God to accompany him, to fill him with his light, and to flood him even more with serenity." Declaration of Bishop Javier Echevarria, Prelate of Opus Dei, April 1, 2005.

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Message of the Holy Father to UNIV

The Holy Father addressed the following words to those attending the UNIV conference in Rome.

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John Paul II encourages young people to renew the language of music

Closely united to the Holy Father, some 4,000 college students attending the university congress UNIV 2005 heard a message from the Pope read to them by Archbishop Leonardo Sandri, Sub-secretary of State, in the Vatican's Paul VI audience hall.

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Hang Ah Hillside Cultural Center: In the Heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown

Hang Ah Hillside, a non-profit cultural center located in the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown and business district, promotes the well-rounded development of women and girls, with the goal of strengthening their families and enriching their communities.

Jesus Has Overcome Death

The Prelate’s Easter Sunday reflections, broadcast on EWTN world radio

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Wednesday of Holy Week: Judas Betrays Jesus

The Prelate’s Reflections on Wednesday in Holy Week, broadcast on EWTN world radio

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