Photo captures Trenton mother with pope in 1987
Lynda Marts of Trenton keeps a long treasured 1987 photo showing her as an 18 year old Catholic in a crowd near Pope John Paul II. The image resurfaces as she and daughter Brittany watch the pope’s funeral coverage, recalling six Vatican trips and a Mass with the pontiff.
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Pope John Paul II funeral draws a world of mourners
Millions mourn the pope as leaders from 138 countries gather in Rome for a 22 hour Mass. Cardinal Ratzinger lauds John Paul from factory worker to global pontiff. Delegations fill St Peter's Square with 300000 campers and millions more watch on video screens.
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Students urged to proclaim joy of meeting Christ
Myers cited John Paul II urging youth to become communicators of hope faith and love. The school held no campuswide burial activity but classes did their own observances. Meyer hoped the prayer service taught respect for leaders and that prayer can be simple and personal, even as listening to a song.
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Quiet politics tailing John Paul II funeral Mass in Rome
As Pope John Paul II lies in state, cardinals begin nine days of mourning that double as a soft political prelude to the April conclave. Cardinals discuss potential leaders, caucus by language, and prepare meditations while the 117 electors plan to stay on Vatican grounds during the election in Santa Marta.
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