Pope John Paul II in grave condition after surgery
UPI reports doctors say Pope John Paul II shows satisfactory progress but remains grave after Wednesday night surgery lasting over four hours. A Turkish gunman, Mehmet Ali Agca, is in custody after wounding the pope and two bystanders. Vatican calls vigil in St Peter's Square as medical teams treat severe intestinal injuries with antibiotics and monitor infection risks.
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When in Rome, duck Pope shot shocks Rev Connors
Rev Russ Connors who once served at St Mary's Parish in town was in Rome for graduate studies at North American College when the news broke that Pope John Paul II had been shot. He said the initial thought linked the event to the pope stance on Italy's abortion referendum and described widespread disbelief upon hearing the report.
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Pope John Paul II defies critics amid abortion talk in Rome
In Rome, Pope John Paul II faced scrutiny after addressing abortion in a talk last Sunday. Conflicting views cling to the pope as violence and terrorism color daily life, while locals praise his courage and belief in a hands off stance on voting. Two weather forecasts accompany the piece, noting rain and cool temperatures tonight and Friday.
Vote on Olmsted annexation heads to county vote
Cuyahoga County Commissioners plan to decide Monday on annexing 180 acres from Olmsted Township to Olmsted Falls for the Flair Corp housing project. Residents led by the Independent Citizens Advisory Committee oppose the move, citing desire to preserve the rural character. Barbara Shepard voiced residents’ preference for the rural atmosphere as survey efforts were requested prior to the vote.
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Mass recalls pope's 1979 election amid assasination bid
In Grafton a local priest recalls Pope John Paul II's 1979 election as the first Polish pope and the World reacts to the assassination attempt. Fr. Mitchell Cieslik led a special Mass on Fatima day, expressing sorrow and reflecting on the pope's life and devotion to peace. He plans another service Sunday at 7 pm.
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