Pope visits Holy Land as pilgrims follow path of Jesus
Pilgrims from New England join locals and clergy in Jerusalem as Pope John Paul II tours the Old City. Crowds fill cobblestone streets for the Way of the Cross and prayer sites, while Franciscans and Greek Orthodox boast relics tied to biblical miracles.
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Pope calls for unity among Christians during Jerusalem visit
Pope John Paul II sought a new spirit of harmony among Christian denominations in Jerusalem visiting Greek Orthodox leader Diodoros I and meeting leaders of Syrian Orthodox, Ethiopian, Coptic, Lutheran, and Anglican churches. He urged believers to overcome long standing divisions amid shrinking Christian communities and shared sites disputes.
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Pope John Paul VI Visits Nazareth Amid Calls for Peace
Nazareth crowds greet the pope as security tightens around the Basilica of the Annunciation. Christians fear a planned mosque near sacred sites fuels tension while Muslims and Christians clash over religion and politics. The pope’s mission remains spiritual, not political, though observers note lingering strife and mixed hopes for lasting peace.
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Mass graves spark Ugandan probe into sect properties
Authorities in Buhunga and Kanungu search six Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments properties after mass graves are found. Police exhumed and reburied bodies, with reports of strangling and bludgeoning, amid unclear total deaths and possible escapees.
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