NewsApril 2, 2006
Pilgrims to mark anniversary of Pope John Paul II's death
VATICAN CITY -- Between 100,000 and 150,000 pilgrims are expected in Rome to mark the first anniversary of Pope John Paul II's death. Some began arriving Saturday, praying by his tomb and preparing for an evening vigil today in St. Peter's Square to commemorate the exact moment of his passing...
The Associated Press
VATICAN CITY -- Between 100,000 and 150,000 pilgrims are expected in Rome to mark the first anniversary of Pope John Paul II's death.
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Some began arriving Saturday, praying by his tomb and preparing for an evening vigil today in St. Peter's Square to commemorate the exact moment of his passing.
On Monday, Benedict celebrates a Mass inside the Basilica that is expected to be attended by John Paul's longtime private secretary, the newly elevated Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, archbishop of Krakow.
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