Pope Talks Leniency During Nigeria Visit Amid Rights Call
Pope John Paul I began his Nigeria trip urging release of dozens of prisoners including opposition figures and journalists. He pressed Abacha to show clemency, echoing calls from Human Rights groups and Vatican officials, as Nigerians awaited a mass and hoped for improved human rights.
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Miracles in Aguleri as Irene Tans beatifies monk
In Aguleri Nigeria villagers reflect on the life of Michael Iwene Tansi Born 1903 he became an altar boy priest and later a monk He died in 1964 in Leicester His beatification by Pope John Paul II marks the first time an African priest not a martyr is honored The pope also defends Pius XI amid Holocaust criticisms during a Vatican flight briefing
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