Pope John Paul II funeral draws world leaders and crowds
World leaders including Presidents Bush and Clinton attend the papal funeral as 300000 pilgrims camp in St. Peter's Square. Cardinal Ratzinger eulogizes John Paul II, praising his lifelong priesthood amid global mourning. Crowds from 138 countries fill Rome with prayers and banners while guards seal the city and a global audience watches on.
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Crowds gather for papal funeral liturgy in Rome
Witnesses describe a young, somber crowd at the pope’s burial rites. Dellaert recalls emotional moments as the pope’s casket was shown to worshippers and notes many attendees slept rough, highlighting a faith strengthened by perceived divine provision.
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Special Mass in Iowa honors Pope John Paul II visit
Gov. Tom Vilsack attended a Mass at St. Patrick's Church in Cumming Iowa to honor Pope John Paul II. About 50 parishioners joined the Catholic governor for the morning service with photos from the 1979 visit on display. The pope spent 42 minutes in central Iowa during the historic trip.
Pitt Jolie romance denied by publicist amid tabloid claims
Brad Pitt’s publicist calls Us Weekly’s April 18 cover story about Pitt and Angelina Jolie a complete fabrication. The report cites hotel staff claiming they saw the pair affectionate while Pitt’s estranged wife Jennifer Aniston filed for divorce after four years. The story centers on Jolie and Pitt, co stars of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, amid long standing tabloid speculation.
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Deaths of Mary Ann Bisio and Grigoris Bithikotsis
Mary Ann Bisio a 50 year old Seattle singer and voice instructor and Seattle Symphony Chorale conductor died March 30 from cancer. Grigoris Bithikotsis 83 of Athens Greece known as the Sir of Greek folk music died Thursday following surgery for an aortic aneurism.
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Notable birthdays today from TV and film stars
Actress Michael Learned of The Waltons, Dennis Quaid, Paulina Porizkova, Cynthia Nixon, Keshia Knight Pulliam of The Cosby Show, Jesse McCartney of Summerland, and Kristen Stewart of Panic Room are all marked for today. Ages listed: 66, 51, 39, 26.
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Jesse McCartney
Kristen Stewart
Madonna and Ritchie Kids Speak French at Home
Madonna and Guy Ritchie struggle to understand their children as Rocco and Lourdes switch to French at home. The siblings attend Lycee Francais in west London and converse in French all day, leaving parents baffled by their conversations.
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Combs Ordered to Pay High Child Support
Hip hop star Sean P Diddy Combs, 35, must pay more than 21000 dollars a month in child support to ex girlfriend Misa Hylton Brim for their 11 year old son Justin. He also pays support to ex girlfriend Kim Porter for his second son Christian.
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