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Pope John Paul II Has Gone to His Heavenly Home with God 2:37 pm EST
BBC News Online World Edition ^ | April 1, 2005

Posted on 03/31/2005 9:54:01 PM PST by bd476

Edited on 04/02/2005 7:53:51 AM PST by Sidebar Moderator. [history]

April 2, 2005 7:25 a.m. PST Update

From Rome CBS Radio News: (rough transcription of update)

The Vatican has been transparent in allowing news media access to information about Pope John Paul II. Pope John Paul II is responsible for the change in how the Vatican views the media.

At this time, Pope John Paul II's condition is unchanged.

His heart and kidneys are failing. The Vatican said that this does not suggest that he is suffering.

He has a compromised state of consciousness, yet he is not in a comatose state.

He drifts in and out of consciousness. One Vatican source said that it appeared that the Pope is resting with his eyes shut.

Pope John Paul II has responded by opening his eyes when spoken to. He has also tried to speak in the past few hours.

An Aide assisted Pope John Paul II in writing a message to his beloved staff gathered in the Papal apartment. The Pope asked them not to be sad for him.

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Special report live from CBS News at the Vatican April 2, 2005


(This is a rough transcript of the CBS news conference with the Italian translator and Vatican representative)

Substantially and varied (blood values?) very serious very grave

We hope to serve ... earlier initial state of consciousness AT 7:30 a.m. we celebrated of Mass with the Pope he is breathing, labored or slightly...

Pope had in mind young people...

This is difficult ...

Pope seemed to refer to young people when he repeatedly seemed to say "I've been looking for you and now you've come to me... "

We've been able to reconstruct what he said, this is what he said.

We have this update now for you until this evening...

I cannot confirm the particular rumors ... (inaudible)

Probably around 5:30 or 6:00 p.m. we will have another update for you...

He is not in a coma.

When we speak to him he opens his eyes.

He seems to be receptive.

We are not talking about coma here.

Question from media: Who is always present with the Pope?

Answer: Monsignor (inaudible) the other Secretary to the Holy Father the three Nuns of the Holy Father, his personal physician.

Thank you very much and we will see you later.

________________________

'Serious' Pope has heart failure

Pope John Paul II has suffered a cardiac arrest and is in a grave condition, the Vatican has announced.

The urgent communique came hours after the Pope's health worsened with a high fever caused by an infection.

"Following a urinary tract infection, septic shock and a cardiocirculatory collapse occurred," Vatican spokesman Navarro-Valls said in his statement.

The Pope was also given the last rites - the Catholic sacrament for the sick and dying, the spokesman said.

But he said the pontiff remained "conscious, lucid and tranquil".

The emergency department chief at Rome's Gemelli hospital said on Thursday the Pope would not be taken to hospital for the time being.

Some observers said this suggested it meant he was too weak to be moved at all.

Sombre mood

Small groups of faithful gathered at St Peter's Square in Rome to pray for the Pope's speedy recovery.

However, the mood in the Vatican is sombre, the BBC's David Willey in Rome reports.

Prelates are openly expressing pessimism about the possibility of the Pope ever resuming the guidance of his one billion-strong church, our correspondent says.

The pontiff is being fed through a nasal tube to aid his recovery from throat surgery last month.

The Pope had appeared briefly at the window of his Vatican apartment on Easter Sunday to bless the faithful, but was not able to speak.

It was the first time during his 26-year pontificate that the Pope delegated the main Easter ceremonies to his cardinals.

'Lost weight'

On Thursday afternoon, the Pope's temperature soared to 40 degrees C (104F), Italian media reported.

He developed breathing troubles and has difficulty in swallowing as a result of the progress of Parkinson's Disease, an incurable condition from which he has been suffering for nearly a decade.

Since his throat surgery, he has lost about 19 kg (42 lb), Father Hejmo said, which leaves him more vulnerable to infections.

The Pope's private doctor Renato Buzzetti is in charge of his medical treatment in his private apartment at the Vatican.

So far this year the Pope has had two spells in hospital where he received treatment for breathing problems and underwent an operation on his throat.



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To: Grzegorz 246; Lukasz

Update on the health of Pope John Paul II, April 2, 2005 1:30 a.m.

Special report live from CBS News at the Vatican


(This is a rough transcript of the CBS news conference with the Italian translator and Vatican representative)

Substantially and varied (blood values?) very serious very grave

We hope to serve ... earlier initial state of consciousness AT 7:30 a.m. we celebrated of Mass with the Pope he is breathing, labored or slightly...

Pope had in mind young people...

This is difficult ...

Pope seemed to refer to young people when he repeatedly seemed to say "I've been looking for you and now you've come to me... "

We've been able to reconstruct what he said, this is what he said.

We have this update now for you until this evening...

I cannot confirm the particular rumors ... (inaudible)

Probably around 5:30 or 6:00 p.m. we will have another update for you...

He is not in a coma.

When we speak to him he opens his eyes.

He seems to be receptive.

We are not talking about coma here.

Question from media: Who is always present with the Pope?

Answer: Monsignor (inaudible) the other Secretary to the Holy Father the three Nuns of the Holy Father, his personal physician.

Thank you very much and we will see you later.


941 posted on 04/02/2005 4:48:25 AM PST by bd476
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To: onyx; Petronski; A CA Guy; Salvation; Mo1; lainie; PhiKapMom; TomGuy; MEG33; kingu; oceanperch; ...

God So Loved the World

16 ¶ For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.


942 posted on 04/02/2005 4:56:05 AM PST by bd476
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Mark 16
New American Standard Bible (NASB)

Mark 16

The Disciples Commissioned

14Afterward (Q)He appeared (R)to the eleven themselves as they were reclining at the table; and He reproached them for their (S)unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who had seen Him after He had risen.

15And He said to them, "(T)Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.

16"(U)He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned.

17"These signs will accompany those who have believed: (V)in My name they will cast out demons, they will (W)speak with new tongues;

18they will (X)pick up serpents, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will (Y)lay hands on the sick, and they will recover."

19So then, when the Lord Jesus had (Z)spoken to them, He (AA)was received up into heaven and (AB)sat down at the right hand of God.

20And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them, and confirmed the word by the signs that followed.] [[b]And they promptly reported all these instructions to Peter and his companions. And after that, Jesus Himself sent out through them from east to west the sacred and imperishable proclamation of eternal salvation.]


943 posted on 04/02/2005 5:08:26 AM PST by bd476
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To: bd476

Thanks, actually almost every TV station in Poland has programs about Pope’s life. Very sad moments…


944 posted on 04/02/2005 5:12:03 AM PST by Lukasz (Terra Polonia Semper Fidelis!)
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To: Lukasz
Is the whole country following the events in the Vatican, and is it mostly the elderly or middle aged or are the younger people interested?

Were you around when he was appointed as Pope?

Thank you for answering anything you feel like answering Lukasz. Just wondered about Poland's perspective right now.

It's very sad here too.
945 posted on 04/02/2005 5:17:27 AM PST by bd476
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Mark 8.27-30

Peter's Confession

13 ¶ When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesare'a Phil'ippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I, the Son of man, am?

14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist; some, Eli'jah; and others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets. Mt. 14.1, 2 · Mk. 6.14, 15 · Lk. 9.7, 8

15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?

16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. Joh. 6.68, 69

17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar–jona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.

18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Mt. 18.18 · Joh. 20.23

20 Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ.


946 posted on 04/02/2005 5:33:56 AM PST by bd476
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To: bd476
Is the whole country following the events in the Vatican, and is it mostly the elderly or middle aged or are the younger people interested?

I think that yes, no matter for age. Pope in every poll was chose definitely as the greatest Pole in history.

Were you around when he was appointed as Pope?

I was born in 1981, he was appointed in 1978.
947 posted on 04/02/2005 5:38:22 AM PST by Lukasz (Terra Polonia Semper Fidelis!)
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To: Lukasz

That's heartwarming to hear Lukasz. Pope John Paul II is beloved worldwide, and of course, he would be beloved by his home country.


948 posted on 04/02/2005 5:41:45 AM PST by bd476
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To: Mo1

Thank you Mo1 that is a beautiful song. Thank you for posting it to me!


949 posted on 04/02/2005 6:55:39 AM PST by bd476
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To: onyx; Petronski; MEG33; PhiKapMom; TomGuy; Squantos; lainie; BurbankKarl; MeekOneGOP; Mo1; kingu; ..
Bring some tissues with you before you click on the link:

Poland paralyzed by pain and dying hope
950 posted on 04/02/2005 7:04:17 AM PST by bd476
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To: Petronski; onyx; MEG33; PhiKapMom; TomGuy; Squantos; lainie; BurbankKarl; MeekOneGOP; Mo1; kingu; ..
April 2, 2005 7:10 a.m. PST Update


During President Bush's brief broadcast just now he said
"...Pope John Paul II has been an inspiration to us all.

President Bush also said "Laura and I are praying for the Holy Father."

There will be an update from the Vatican on Pope John Paul II's condition in approximately 10 minutes.
951 posted on 04/02/2005 7:16:23 AM PST by bd476
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To: bd476; churchillbuff; Salvation; fatima; dangus

What a great man. Defender of civilization against totalitarian tyranny and secular humanism.

952 posted on 04/02/2005 7:19:35 AM PST by HowlinglyMind-BendingAbsurdity
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To: bd476; Salvation; fatima; dangus; Aquinasfan; redgolum
Pretty good links here:

http://www.spiritdaily.com/

953 posted on 04/02/2005 7:26:24 AM PST by HowlinglyMind-BendingAbsurdity
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To: Petronski; onyx; MEG33; PhiKapMom; TomGuy; Squantos; lainie; BurbankKarl; MeekOneGOP; Mo1; kingu; ..
April 2, 2005 7:25 a.m. PST Update

From Rome CBS Radio News: (rough transcription of update)

The Vatican has been transparent in allowing news media access to information about Pope John Paul II. Pope John Paul II is responsible for the change in how the Vatican views the media.

At this time, Pope John Paul II's condition is unchanged.

His heart and kidneys are failing. The Vatican said that this does not suggest that he is suffering.

He has a compromised state of consciousness, yet he is not in a comatose state.

He drifts in and out of consciousness. One Vatican source said that it appeared that the Pope is resting with his eyes shut.

Pope John Paul II has responded by opening his eyes when spoken to. He has also tried to speak in the past few hours.

An Aide assisted Pope John Paul II in writing a message to his beloved staff gathered in the Papal apartment. The Pope asked them not to be sad for him.

954 posted on 04/02/2005 7:33:51 AM PST by bd476
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To: HowlinglyMind-BendingAbsurdity

That is a great picture HMBA. Thank you!


955 posted on 04/02/2005 7:38:03 AM PST by bd476
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To: HowlinglyMind-BendingAbsurdity
Thank you for the link, HMBA.

Here's the latest update on Pope John Paul II's condition:

April 2, 2005 7:25 a.m. PST Update on Pope John Paul II

956 posted on 04/02/2005 7:40:52 AM PST by bd476
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To: bd476

As with Reagan, the Pope is one of the people I grew up with when the Evil Empire was around....

He will be missed when he goes. He is a fighter as the Commies and Nazis have found out the hard way....


957 posted on 04/02/2005 9:11:00 AM PST by MikefromOhio (Terri is in a much much better place.)
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To: bd476

Thank You for the update


958 posted on 04/02/2005 9:29:53 AM PST by ruoflaw
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To: bd476

Another high fever :(


959 posted on 04/02/2005 9:33:56 AM PST by lainie
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Transcript of Special Report Live from CBS News at the Vatican


April 2, 2005 9:55 a.m. PST


Vatican Medical Update

A very brief printed statement from the Vatican reports that Pope John Paul II remains in very serious condition.

He developed a high fever this morning yet still has his faculties. He responds correctly when a member of his household speaks to him.

Dying comes slowly but he is in an irreversible condition.

Reporter's comments: He is made of tough stuff. Everyone comments how serene he is, he is not afraid.

A doctor who is an infectious disease consultant says it is hard to predict, this could go on for many hours.

Outside the Vatican in St. Petersburg Square there are tens of thousands of people singing and cheering for the Holy Father.

Los Angeles Catholic Churches are having open vigils all day today. In Chicago, 900,000 people of Polish descent share a special bond with Pope John Paul II.

In Poland, the home country for the Holy Father there are continuing prayer vigils.

Poles feel a deeply personal connection to the Pope. Some knew him as a young priest when he was an active outdoorsman, ski companion. Others recall when he gave lectures on metaphysics.

960 posted on 04/02/2005 10:01:48 AM PST by bd476
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