Now Schoenborn Weighs In
From Yahoo.com:
Austrian Cardinal Christoph Schoenborn made his comments on the same day the pope's private secretary was trying to play down concerns about the pope's evident frailty.
Pope John Paul, who suffers from Parkinson's Disease (news - web sites) and can no longer walk without help, has appeared weaker than normal in recent public appearances and has struggled to speak at times.
"The whole world is experiencing a pope who is sick, handicapped and dying -- I don't know how close to death he is -- who is approaching the last days and months of his life," Schoenborn told Austrian radio.
Later Schoenborn's spokesman, Erich Leitenberger, said the comment was meant "to be seen philosophically" and should not be interpreted literally.
Thursday, October 2, 2003
Wednesday, October 1, 2003
Does the Pope Have Cancer?
From Belfast Telegraph:
"POPE John Paul II is maintaining his busy schedule despite reports of his current illness which some sources suggest may be cancer.
Last weekend the Vatican stated that the Pope was experiencing 'minor intestinal problems', but significantly Papal sources have not yet denied current reports in some Italian newspapers that the 'intestinal problems' may be cancerous.
A spokesperson for the Catholic Information Office in Dublin told the Belfast Telegraph: 'We are not aware of the exact nature of the illness and we have had no information from the Vatican about this, since the statement last week.
'Therefore we can neither confirm nor deny the claims that he is suffering from cancer. "
From Belfast Telegraph:
"POPE John Paul II is maintaining his busy schedule despite reports of his current illness which some sources suggest may be cancer.
Last weekend the Vatican stated that the Pope was experiencing 'minor intestinal problems', but significantly Papal sources have not yet denied current reports in some Italian newspapers that the 'intestinal problems' may be cancerous.
A spokesperson for the Catholic Information Office in Dublin told the Belfast Telegraph: 'We are not aware of the exact nature of the illness and we have had no information from the Vatican about this, since the statement last week.
'Therefore we can neither confirm nor deny the claims that he is suffering from cancer. "
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From AP Wire | 09/30/2003 | Man Dies Before Cathedral-Sex Court Date:
"A man who was to appear in court Tuesday on charges of having sex with his girlfriend inside St. Patrick's Cathedral as part of a radio show stunt has died at his home in Virginia, his lawyer said.
Brian Florence, 38, died last Thursday of a heart attack in Alexandria, said the couple's lawyer, Maranda Fritz. She said the funeral was Monday, and his co-defendant and girlfriend, Loretta Lynn Harper, 36, is 'still in a state of shock.'
The judge adjourned the case until Nov. 6. Fritz said her clients had expected to plead guilty to a minor charge and not receive any jail time.
A third man involved in the case, radio producer Paul Mercurio, 43, pleaded guilty earlier in the day to disorderly conduct. The judge ordered him to perform seven days of community service."
From AP Wire | 09/30/2003 | Man Dies Before Cathedral-Sex Court Date:
"A man who was to appear in court Tuesday on charges of having sex with his girlfriend inside St. Patrick's Cathedral as part of a radio show stunt has died at his home in Virginia, his lawyer said.
Brian Florence, 38, died last Thursday of a heart attack in Alexandria, said the couple's lawyer, Maranda Fritz. She said the funeral was Monday, and his co-defendant and girlfriend, Loretta Lynn Harper, 36, is 'still in a state of shock.'
The judge adjourned the case until Nov. 6. Fritz said her clients had expected to plead guilty to a minor charge and not receive any jail time.
A third man involved in the case, radio producer Paul Mercurio, 43, pleaded guilty earlier in the day to disorderly conduct. The judge ordered him to perform seven days of community service."
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Pope Holds Weekly Audience with Difficulty Though...
From Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage:
"Pope John Paul held his weekly general audience Wednesday but skipped reading much of his prepared address apparently to conserve his strength.
The 83-year-old pope, who has difficulty speaking because of Parkinson's disease, significantly shortened his main, two-page address in Italian.
But later, speaking slowly, he continued brief comments in other languages.
At one point while he was reading in Italian, a clear look of frustration came over his face and he stopped briefly. The crowd broke into applause to cheer him on and he continued the audience for thousands of people in St Peter's Square."
From Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage:
"Pope John Paul held his weekly general audience Wednesday but skipped reading much of his prepared address apparently to conserve his strength.
The 83-year-old pope, who has difficulty speaking because of Parkinson's disease, significantly shortened his main, two-page address in Italian.
But later, speaking slowly, he continued brief comments in other languages.
At one point while he was reading in Italian, a clear look of frustration came over his face and he stopped briefly. The crowd broke into applause to cheer him on and he continued the audience for thousands of people in St Peter's Square."
Tuesday, September 30, 2003
One of the New "Conservative" Cardinals
From Edinburgh Evening News - Top Stories - O'Brien in challenge to Catholic traditions:
"SCOTLAND’S new cardinal-elect has spoken out in favour of married priests, acknowledged there are gay clergy and suggested a review of the Vatican’s ban on contraception.
Archbishop Keith O’Brien said there could be no change in the church’s teaching on fundamental issues such as opposition to abortion, war and divorce.
But he called for 'full and open discussion' on other matters, including celibacy, married clergy and birth control.
Pope John Paul II’s choice of the Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh as Scotland’s next cardinal caused some surprise because of his more liberal outlook. "
From Edinburgh Evening News - Top Stories - O'Brien in challenge to Catholic traditions:
"SCOTLAND’S new cardinal-elect has spoken out in favour of married priests, acknowledged there are gay clergy and suggested a review of the Vatican’s ban on contraception.
Archbishop Keith O’Brien said there could be no change in the church’s teaching on fundamental issues such as opposition to abortion, war and divorce.
But he called for 'full and open discussion' on other matters, including celibacy, married clergy and birth control.
Pope John Paul II’s choice of the Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh as Scotland’s next cardinal caused some surprise because of his more liberal outlook. "
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