Beckers hot start mirrors Comets, SCC tops Sacred Heart to go 2-0 Nov 25, 2008
On Tuesday, St. Charles came from behind to edge Pope John Paul II, 31-26 at St. Charles. Becker scored 23 to lead all scorers, but St. Charles trailed 22-18 entering the fourth. (L Observateur, LA)
Vatican beatifies Japanese martyrs in Nagasaki Nov 24, 2008
The beatification ceremony in Japan comes 27 years after then Pope John Paul II visited the country and told an archbishop in Nagasaki that Japan is a country of martyrs and that they should be recognized. Pope Benedict XVI issued the decree last year. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Vatican forgives John Lennon for Jesus quip Nov 23, 2008
NBC's Roger O'Neil recaps Pope John Paul II's August 1993 visit to the United States. Today show. (MSNBC -- Music)
Q&A: Priest becomes a rebel Nov 23, 2008
The pope [the late John Paul II] says, Jesus chose 12 apostles and they were all men. But there s a problem when you start talking about chosen. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Looking through the glass: Micheal Nourot Nov 23, 2008
When Pope John Paul II visited the Bay Area in 1987 and celebrated Mass for 70,000 Catholics at Candlestick Park, there were more than a few details to be worked out. One was how to serve Communion wafers and wine to the enormous crowd, which is where Micheal Nourot of the Nourot Glass Studio stepped in. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Grateful for this football season Nov 22, 2008
I'm grateful for the coaching jobs that Jerry Leonard at Salmen, Joe Harris at Pearl River and Mike Bourg at Northshore and Mark Jeanmard at Pope John Paul II did this year. Leonard took a team that is but three years removed from being decimated by another hurricane, Katrina, and won a district title, and he did it without his best player, Julien Troullier, who was injured and didn't play in the season's biggest game, Pearl River. (Nola.com -- Sports)
City turns church into a luxury experience Nov 21, 2008
The cathedral draws many pilgrims, with Pope John Paul II once a visitor in 1984. Having given our praise we make a quick stop at Maastricht's ceramic museum, where the brilliant World Press photo exhibition is in residence. (CNN -- International)
Five area teams set for playoffs Nov 21, 2008
St. James faces an Episcopal (7-2) team that escaped with a 21-20 overtime win over Pope John Paul II, who failed on a two-point conversion attempt. But the Wildcats can't overlook the Knights, or get caught looking ahead to the prospect of a backyard brawl next week against Donaldsonville. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Cardinal criticizes Obama as 'aggressive, disruptive and apocalyptic'... Nov 20, 2008
Delivered at the Catholic University of America, the cardinals lecture was titled Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II: Being True in Body and Soul, the student university paper The Tower reports. Hosted by the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family, his words focused upon Paul VIs encyclical Humanae Vitae, whose fortieth anniversary is marked this year. (The Drudge Report)
News Stories Nov 19, 2008
Pope John Paul II Full Coverage on Yahoo. News. (Yahoo News -- Pope John Paul II)
Tuesday's Scores Nov 19, 2008
St. Charles Catholic 31, Pope John Paul II 26. St. Mary's 53, Calvary Baptist Academy 35. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Bill seeks to get Italian public servants to really work Nov 19, 2008
"People call me the rock-star minister, they call out Santo Subito," Brunetta said in a recent interview, referring to a cry last heard when mourners wanted the late Pope John Paul II made a saint right after his death in 2005. "They understand my message," Brunetta said. (International Herald Tribune)
Male-female marriage has survived 5,000 years Nov 19, 2008
Pope John Paul II was extremely powerful during his years of being Pope from 1978 to 2005. In 1995 he published the Evangelium Vitae - speaking against abortion and contraception as both being evil slayers of potential children God intended to create. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
» More News Stories Nov 17, 2008
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Awaiting Damien's canonization Nov 17, 2008
"King is surveying likely participants about their dream trip, finding out about accessibility for the disabled and, especially, educating the masses that when in Rome, you do as the Romans do, i.e., walk cobblestone streets and take public transportation.Luckily for King, he's arranged Damien tours before. Twice.The first trip to Belgium, back in 1994, took more than 300 people, including Kalaupapa patients, to what was supposed to be Damien's beatification. But Pope John Paul II's nasty fall... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Church Unveils New Shrine Nov 17, 2008
The shrine is a tribute to Pope John Paul II.. "We're getting a wonderful reaction and the committee is just thrilled. People are responding as we hoped they would; they're finding it beautiful. They're kneeling to pray there and we have a book of intentions where people can write the needs of their hearts and we're glad they're doing that," said Kathleen Urbanic, the shrine committee chair. (R News)
Lawton veteran gives new meaning to 'ship-shape' Nov 16, 2008
Parkinson's, the disease that afflicted the late Pope John Paul II and actor Michael J. Fox, causes Zook's left hand to shake uncontrollably at times. But like I said, Zook can still follow orders. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Falcons finish strong, soar past Eagles, 35-0 Nov 16, 2008
Equally impressive on both sides of the ball, Florida Air Academy ended its season on a solid note, blanking Pope John Paul II 35-0 Friday night in Boca Raton. Umar Merritt ran for two touchdowns (2 yards, 40 yards) and Marco Silveira threw for a pair of scores and ran in a two-point conversion for the Falcons, who led 21-0 at halftime. (Florida Today)
Prince Charles: 60 facts Nov 14, 2008
The royal couple eventually married on April 9 after Charles had to go to Pope John Paul II's funeral. The Prince's interests include architecture, inner-city regeneration, organic farming, conservation and environmental sustainability, alternative medicine and holistic healing, Islam and the Middle East, and education. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Mother Teresa anniversary marked Nov 13, 2008
Mother Teresa was beatified in 2003 by Pope John Paul II.. The Pope so admired Mother Teresa that he waived the standard waiting period for beatification to bring forward the honour. (Yahoo News -- India)
Papal exhibit comes to Houston Nov 13, 2008
Also included will be a full-scale replica of Pope John Paul II s crypt, actual vestments worn by the pontiff and the Popemobile used during his visit to the United Kingdom. Reader Comments. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Mattingly: U.S. Catholic bishops in a vise Nov 13, 2008
After all, they had been arguing about this papal document throughout the 1990s, trying to square the doctrinal vision of Pope John Paul II with their American reality. Rome said their first response was too weak, when it came to insisting that Catholic schools remain openly Catholic. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Arab-Israeli Tensions Shadow U.N. Religion Summit Nov 12, 2008
While still a priest, d'Escoto also had disputes with Pope John Paul II over his involvement with the officially atheistic communist movement, including an admonishment from the Vatican. D'Escoto, who eventually abandoned his collar, is serving a one-year term as assembly president, expiring in September. (Newsmax)
Natalie Jacobson's career highlights Nov 11, 2008
Anchored almost every major news event in New England from 1976 to 2007, including visits to Boston by Queen Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela, and Pope John Paul II; the Blizzard of '78; the presidential campaigns of Michael Dukakis and John Kerry; the 9/11 terrorist attacks; and the Red Sox World Series win in 2004. Had a famously contentious interview in 1990 with John Silber, who was running for governor. (Boston Globe)
Newman dispatches rival Lusher with ease in Division IV match Nov 11, 2008
The Greenies will play Episcopal of Baton Rouge or Pope John Paul II on Thursday in a quarterfinal game. On Monday, the first game of the match was the most competitive. (Nola.com -- Sports)
World's First Papal Exhibit Opens at the National Museum of Funeral History Nov 11, 2008
The exhibit also includes an authentic, full-scale replica of Pope John Paul II's crypt, actual vestments worn by the pontiff and the Popemobile used during his visit to the United Kingdom. "We are honored by the trust the Vatican has placed in us by allowing us to be the first in the world to create this historic exhibit. The displays within the exhibit will allow people from all walks of life to experience a perspective previously reserved to photos and expert recounts," Boetticher said. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Playoff brackets go according to form Nov 10, 2008
No. 13 Newman will host No. 20 Port Barre, No. 19 Pope John Paul II will travel to No. 14 Episcopal and No. 26 Riverside will travel to No. 7 Many. Defending Class 1A state champion South Plaquemines is the No. 1 seed and will host No. 32 Grambling. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Catholic school making strides Nov 10, 2008
Although the school was not approved by Bishop Arthur Tafoya of the Catholic Diocese of Pueblo, the seven-member board has continued to work and the Pope John Paul II Academy has been successful so far ... John Peloquin, far right, a member of Knights of Columbus, lets kindergarten through third grade students at Pope John Paul II Academy look at his sword during a flag raising ceremony at the school. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Pope not snubbing Mexico by declining event invitation, envoy says Nov 10, 2008
The Vatican's explanation for the Benedict's absence has left some Mexicans cold, particularly because his predecessor, the globe-trotting Pope John Paul II, was frail and 82 when he last traveled to Mexico City in July 2002 ... "Pope John Paul was older and still he came to visit. This pope is younger and he's not coming," said Emma Ruiz Estrada, a housewife leaving Mexico City's Metropolitan Cathedral cradling her recently baptized grandson. (Honolulu Advertiser)
James A. Nash, 70; writer, theologian, environmentalist Nov 9, 2008
James A. Nash (right) presented a gift for Pope John Paul II from Boston's Protestant community to Humberto S. Medeiros before the pope's visit to Boston in 1979. (John blanding/GLOBE Staff) By Bryan Marquard Globe Staff / November 9, 2008. (Boston Globe)
Syria pleased to show itself and its rich history Nov 9, 2008
Built between 706-15, it was the first mosque visited by a pope when John Paul II came to see relics of John the Baptist there in 2001. The Roman ruins at Apamea date to the second century and the once-grand street still bears the marks of chariot wheels. (Boston Globe)
Falcons easily defeat Jaguars, take 9-2A title Nov 9, 2008
St. Thomas Aquinas won the District 9-2A championship, defeating Pope John Paul II 35-7 on Friday in Slidell. "Our defense did a good job," Falcons Coach John White said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Bloomberg wants plastic bag tax; would raise millions for cash-strapped NYC... Nov 8, 2008
If I had a nickel for every bag,' sez Mayor Bloomberg. NY Daily News Home Delivery. (The Drudge Report)
Friday's Scores Nov 8, 2008
St. Thomas Aquinas 35, Pope John Paul II 7. Sterlington 12, Jonesboro-Hodge 7. (Nola.com -- Sports)
New Orleans radio personality hosts political talk show in Danna Center Nov 7, 2008
During his 20-year career, Robinette was an environmental reporter and television anchor on WWL, as the Archdiocese choosing him to paint the official portrait of Pope John Paul II during his visit to New Orleans in 1987. Jess Burrola can be reached at jrburrol@loyno. (The Maroon, LA)
Jaguars ready for big test Nov 7, 2008
Tonight at home, possibly the final home game for a group of seniors whom Jeanmard said "changed the program" at Pope John Paul II, the team plays host to St. Thomas Aquinas ... "As soon as last week (a loss to St. Helena, which could also tie for the district title if Pope John Paul II wins), we were past it. This is a rivalry and it means a lot to these players.". (Nola.com -- Sports)
St. Edward's group to visit Vatican exhibit Nov 7, 2008
Highlights include Michelangelo's compass and tools used in the building of the Sistine Chapel; bone fragments of St. Peter; and the pastoral staff of Pope John Paul II.. "The fact that we're providing an opportunity for them to see some of the church's history and what's part of our sacred tradition through the ages is a real faith formation opportunity," Martin said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Tony Melendez in concert at WSU Nov 7, 2008
He came to national prominence in 1987 when he performed for Pope John Paul II, whom he met six times. Since then, he has traveled the world delivering a message of the importance of family, self-esteem, acceptance of others and choosing healthy lifestyles. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Black Pope Wouldnt Be a First Like Obama Is Nov 7, 2008
And its a possibility, as Cardinal Francis Arinze of Nigeria was touted for years as a potential candidate to succeed Pope John Paul II, before Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger became Pope Benedict XVI in 2005. Pope John Pauls nearly 27-year reign had marked a papal first, as he remains the only Polish Pope. (Newsmax)
'Jurassic Park' Author Michael Crichton, 66 Nov 6, 2008
Read Washington Post obituaries and view multimedia tributes to Pope John Paul II, Ronald Reagan, James Brown and more. This weekly feature takes a more personal look at extraordinary people in the D.C. area. (Washington Post)
TigerBait.com high school notebook Nov 6, 2008
St. Helena Central's Darin Self gained 285 yards and 4 TDs in a 34-14 win over Pope John Paul ... Thomas Aquinas at Pope John PaulDelcambre at GueydanMangham at Delhi CharterHamilton Christian at Basile. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Who should get school money?Greatest U.S. presidents? Nov 6, 2008
And in my estimation, anyone that can deny Reagan s role (along with Pope John Paul II and Margaret Thatcher) in the fall of Communism has only a tenuous grip on reality. Reagan had his failures, but that wasn t one of them. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Chicagoans jubilant over victory Nov 5, 2008
And bulletproof glass was erected around the stage at Grant Park, the sprawling landmark along Lake Michigan that was the site of violent clashes during the 1968 Democratic convention and the stage for a visit by Pope John Paul II in 1979. Andrea Caron, 27, a lawyer, sat on a blanket reading a book while waiting outside the park for hours. (USA Today)
The "difficult" life of the Swiss peace saint Nov 4, 2008
When Pope John Paul II visited the area in 1984 he called her "a woman worthy of saintliness". A modern statute, showing Dorothea and some of her children, has since been erected in the church graveyard. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Final week leaves much to settle in district races Nov 4, 2008
Pope John Paul II (5-3, 2-1) could force a three-day tie for the District 9-2A title with a victory against undefeated St. Thomas Aquinas (8-0, 3-0). Pope John Paul II and St. Helena (5-3, 2-1) each trail by a game. (Nola.com -- Sports)
THIS WEEK IN ST. TAMMANY Nov 4, 2008
-- St. Thomas Aquinas at Pope John Paul II. DISTRICT 7-1A. (Nola.com -- Sports)
'The masked avengers' and the great Sarah Palin prank Nov 4, 2008
tien, Mr. Brassard got through to then Pope John Paul II at the Vatican. Mr. Audette said Mr. Brassard was the duo's chief inspiration. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Confident Obama: 'I think we're winning right now so maybe I'm doing something right'... Nov 1, 2008
The site of events as diverse as the Lollapalooza rock festival and anti-Vietnam War rioting during the 1968 Democratic National Convention, Grant Park has also hosted such notable personalities as Pope John Paul II and Franklin Roosevelt. It is a seemingly perfect location for an anti-war candidate who has rock star celebrity status, a messianic following, and a promise of new-deal politics. (The Drudge Report)
[From The Times-Picayune] Nov 1, 2008
Ross Macaluso, Pope John Paul II. CONTINUED 1. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Rabbi Says Wartime Pope Fumbled On Hitler Oct 31, 2008
The late Pope John Paul II made an official visit to Israel in 2000. MMVIII The Associated Press. (CBS News -- World)
Humani Generis Unitas and the Jews Oct 30, 2008
Both were canonized by Pope John Paul II. In matters of social justice, Bishop Galen said it best: it is better to die than to sin. Sources. (Suite101.com)
Nearing 40, Suarez still a wonder in defense Oct 30, 2008
He even met the late Pope John Paul II.. A Mexican journalist needed 145 pages to chronicle Suarez's career in a biography, Claudio Suarez: Historia de un Guerrero, or Portrait of a Warrior. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
THEATER: A play revives questions about Vatican murders Oct 30, 2008
In the play, the three deaths are interwoven with the unresolved disappearance in 1983 of two young girls, one of whom lived in Vatican City; with the sudden, and some say mysterious, death of Pope John Paul I; with the bailout of the IOR, the Vatican bank, when it was in uneasy financial waters; and with secret service agents of various ilk. For good measure Croce throws in a bitter rivalry between the clerical freemasonry and the Catholic organization Opus Dei. (International Herald Tribune)
Cameroon:Pope to Visit in March Oct 28, 2008
Pope Benedict's predecessor, Pope John Paul II visited Cameroon twice; 1985 and 1995. Relevant Links. (allAfrica.com)
Skippers, Panthers seeking supremacy Oct 28, 2008
Additionally, Pope John Paul II can force a showdown with unbeaten St. Thomas Aquinas in Week 10 with a victory against St. Helena Central on Friday. Northshore Coach Mike Bourg said he welcomes the battle between the Panthers (6-1, 4-1) and Mandeville (6-1, 4-1) to gain an upper hand in District 6-5A.. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Pope plans first visit to Africa Oct 27, 2008
NBC's Roger O'Neil recaps Pope John Paul II's August 1993 visit to the United States ... His predecessor, Pope John Paul II, visited Africa several times in his 26 1/2 years as pontiff. (MSNBC -- International)
Column: John McCain deserves your vote Oct 27, 2008
" Why does there have to be a compromise? Why do you say that religion can't be rational? If you ever have time I would encourage you to read "Fides et Ratio" (Faith and Reason) an encyclical by the late Pope John Paul II. I think it would interest you. ". cfresident wrote on Oct 26, 2008 11:10 PM:" I am so glad you figured out what kind of faulty logic I was talking about. You must have had to spend a lot of time looking that up in Wikipedia. I hate to get sidetracked on this, but you did make... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
News Stories Oct 27, 2008
Pope John Paul II Full Coverage on Yahoo. News. (Yahoo News -- Pope John Paul II)
The Good Book Goes Green Oct 27, 2008
Along with the biblical text, the book includes a set of essays by theologians and conservationists (including Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Brian McLaren, and Pope John Paul II). There's a concordance on environmental subjects and a study guide on "green" biblical themes for use by individuals and church or campus groups. (ABC News)
Anne Hathaway's ex jailed over Vatican scam Oct 26, 2008
Prosecutors have said Follieri falsely claimed he was the Vatican's chief financial officer and showed at least one business contact a phony letter Pope John Paul II purportedly wrote to him in 2002. Follieri spent millions of dollars of investors' money on personal expenses, including flowers, cosmetics, clothes, wine, expensive dinners, dog-walking services, yacht rentals, a $US37,000 ($A55,000) a month Manhattan condo and holidays for himself, his parents and Hathaway, prosecutors said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
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Follieri to the Pokey Oct 24, 2008
The U.S. government said Follieri claimed he was the chief financial officer of the Vatican and showed at least one business contact a phony letter in Italian, purportedly written to him in 2002 by Pope John Paul II.. Prosecutors say he used several million dollars from investors to travel the world on private planes, enjoying expensive hotels and dinners and renting yachts. (Fox News)
Anne Hathaway's ex-boyfriend gets prison Oct 24, 2008
The U.S. government said Follieri claimed he was the chief financial officer of the Vatican and showed at least one business contact a phony letter in Italian, purportedly written to him in 2002 by Pope John Paul II.. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Anne's ex gets 4 years Oct 24, 2008
He even claimed to have met with Pope John Paul II and to be serving as chief Vatican financial officer. He raked in more funds by filing huge phony expense reports with his victims. (iAfrica.com)
Jason's Lieser's Week 8 predictions Oct 24, 2008
Clewiston 29, Pope John Paul II 14. Park Vista 27, Wellington 7. (The Palm Beach Post)
