Rome Prepares for Mass Pilgrim Influx for Papal Funeral
Rome gears up for possibly two million pilgrims as Pope John Paul II lies in state at St. Peter’s Basilica ahead of a funeral Mass in St. Peter’s Square. Mayor Veltroni calls it a Jubilee scale challenge with security beds water and transport plans in place.
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Papal succession talk narrows choices to non Italians
Vatican leaders weigh a non Italian successor after John Paul II amid debates on Osama Francis Arinze and Brazil's Claudio Hummel as possible contenders. Desmond Tutu hints at an African pope while Italian candidates include Milan’s Tettamanzi and Venice’s Scola in a secret conclave.
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Papal electors weigh changes in conclave race
The Vatican prepares for a conclave shaped by African and Latin American influence, debate over married priests, and outreach to Islam. Analysts note new papal candidates from Nigeria to Argentina, with concerns over ethics, contraception, and gender roles shaping the selection.
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