Pope Urged to be a Human Shield to Stop War
By the French
From Reuters AlertNet:
The only way left to avoid war in Iraq is for Pope John Paul to rush to Baghdad to be "the protector of humanity's values," a French parliamentary deputy said on Monday.
Didier Julia, a maverick conservative who has visited Iraq twice in the past six months, noted the pope would be a suitable "human shield" because he has spoken out forcefully against war.
"Right now, only one thing seems useful to me now, and that's that the pope goes at the last minute to block aggression against Iraq," he told France's i-television.
"I would really like the pope to serve as the protector of humanity's values," he said.
The pope issued a passionate plea for peace on Sunday, saying he had lived through World War Two and felt obliged to tell the world: "Never again war."
Tuesday, March 18, 2003
Perhaps Saddam Will Flee
From Yahoo:
Saddam Hussein's personal jeweller has been in Thailand on a secret mission to buy millions of dollars' worth of diamonds, according to a report in The Sunday Times. The trip has prompted speculation that the Iraqi leader may be planning to flee or to send his family into hiding.
Quoting "sources with knowledge of the trip", the report says the jeweller travelled to Bangkok via Jordan and bought the diamonds in the Thai capital in a pre-arranged deal. This was his second trip, Saddam's son Uday having sent him there three months ago to buy a ring from an American dealer for 750,000 dollars, the report adds.
From Yahoo:
Saddam Hussein's personal jeweller has been in Thailand on a secret mission to buy millions of dollars' worth of diamonds, according to a report in The Sunday Times. The trip has prompted speculation that the Iraqi leader may be planning to flee or to send his family into hiding.
Quoting "sources with knowledge of the trip", the report says the jeweller travelled to Bangkok via Jordan and bought the diamonds in the Thai capital in a pre-arranged deal. This was his second trip, Saddam's son Uday having sent him there three months ago to buy a ring from an American dealer for 750,000 dollars, the report adds.
"Ecclesia de Eucharistia" ("The Church of the Eucharist") Encyclical will be Published on Holy Thursday This Year!
From Zenit News Agency:
It will be the 14th encyclical written by the Holy Father in his close to 25-year pontificate.
The real presence of Christ in the sacrament of the Eucharist brings together all of the writings of John Paul II's pontificate, which began with the March 1979 encyclical on Jesus Christ, entitled "Redemptor Hominis," the Vatican sources explained.
From Zenit News Agency:
It will be the 14th encyclical written by the Holy Father in his close to 25-year pontificate.
The real presence of Christ in the sacrament of the Eucharist brings together all of the writings of John Paul II's pontificate, which began with the March 1979 encyclical on Jesus Christ, entitled "Redemptor Hominis," the Vatican sources explained.
Monday, March 17, 2003
Dick Vitale Picks Kentucky-Florida Final!
From ESPN.Com:
Dickie V's Final Four Picks
Oklahoma
Kentucky
Florida
Arizona
Championship Game -- Kentucky-Florida
National Champion -- Kentucky
If Florida actually makes it to the final game (which I seriously doubt) they will beat Kentucky this time!
From ESPN.Com:
Dickie V's Final Four Picks
Oklahoma
Kentucky
Florida
Arizona
Championship Game -- Kentucky-Florida
National Champion -- Kentucky
If Florida actually makes it to the final game (which I seriously doubt) they will beat Kentucky this time!
Happy Saint Patrick Day!
Here is a prayer written by Saint Patrick to recite today:
I bind myself
to
God's power to guide me,
God's might to uphold me,
God's wisdom to teach me,
God's eye to watch over me,
God's ear to hear me,
God's word to give me speech,
God's hand to guide me,
God's way to lie before me,
God's shield to shelter me,
God's host to secure me.
Amen.
Here is a prayer written by Saint Patrick to recite today:
I bind myself
to
God's power to guide me,
God's might to uphold me,
God's wisdom to teach me,
God's eye to watch over me,
God's ear to hear me,
God's word to give me speech,
God's hand to guide me,
God's way to lie before me,
God's shield to shelter me,
God's host to secure me.
Amen.
President to Address Nation Tonight
To Tell "Saddam to Go!"
From the Washingtonpost.com:
President Bush planned to address the nation Monday night to give Saddam Hussein a final ultimatum. "He will say that to avoid military conflict Saddam Hussein must leave the country," spokesman Ari Fleischer said.
The White House scheduled the address after U.S. and British diplomats announced at the United Nations that there would not be a vote on their resolution to give Saddam an ultimatum or face war. On Sunday, the president and his allies from Britain and Spain announced that they would give the U.N. one day to resolve the diplomatic dispute.
To Tell "Saddam to Go!"
From the Washingtonpost.com:
President Bush planned to address the nation Monday night to give Saddam Hussein a final ultimatum. "He will say that to avoid military conflict Saddam Hussein must leave the country," spokesman Ari Fleischer said.
The White House scheduled the address after U.S. and British diplomats announced at the United Nations that there would not be a vote on their resolution to give Saddam an ultimatum or face war. On Sunday, the president and his allies from Britain and Spain announced that they would give the U.N. one day to resolve the diplomatic dispute.
Sopranos Taping Likely to Start on Schedule
From New York News Daily:
"The Sopranos" star James Gandolfini and HBO are considering a deal to drop their dueling lawsuits and proceed with contract negotiations, according to published reports. If the deal goes through, production on the show's new season could start next week as originally scheduled.
According to HBO sources, Gandolfini is seeking $25 million for a fifth season which would be a record for an actor in a TV drama. Others, however, have said Gandolfini's asking price was closer to $16 million.
From New York News Daily:
"The Sopranos" star James Gandolfini and HBO are considering a deal to drop their dueling lawsuits and proceed with contract negotiations, according to published reports. If the deal goes through, production on the show's new season could start next week as originally scheduled.
According to HBO sources, Gandolfini is seeking $25 million for a fifth season which would be a record for an actor in a TV drama. Others, however, have said Gandolfini's asking price was closer to $16 million.
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