Pope John Paul II in Nazareth Mass at Basilica of Annunciation
Pope John Paul II, aged and frail, celebrated Mass in Nazareth's Basilica of the Annunciation amid thousands of admirers and security tensions. He urged renewed faith during the Annunciation feast as he prepared for Jerusalem visits, acknowledging strain between Muslim and Christian communities.
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Amistad Replica Launch Draws Global Attention in Mystic
In Mystic Connecticut a replica 129 foot schooner modeled on the Amistad was launched with crowds including dignitaries and descendants. Samuel Pieh praised the project as a modern symbol of partnership and human rights as the ship is christened with water from Cuba Long Island and Sierra Leone. The vessel will begin a maiden voyage to New York City on July 2 and travel to Cuba and Sierra Leone under Amistad America.
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23 Police Hurt in Clash After Funeral in New York
In Brooklyn after a funeral for Patrick Dorismond, police fought protesters who threw bottles and set a flag on fire. Twenty three officers were injured and 27 people arrested amid vows to pressure Mayor Giuliani. Three thousand mourners and protesters followed the hearse led by Rev. Al Sharpton.
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