Media frenzy descends on Vatican; ailing pope, Mother Teresa beatification, new cardinals draw world attention.(World)(Interview)

From: National Catholic Reporter | Date: October 31, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

In a week in which the world's media descended on Rome with a frenzy not seen since the election of Pope John Paul II 25 years ago, one story dominated the news: Whether the 83-year-old pontiff's silver jubilee was also his swan song.

The pope's obvious physical deterioration generated alarm, with some cardinals wondering how incapacitated John Paul could become while still remaining in office, and others for the first time thinking aloud about the conclave that will choose his successor.

On the other hand, John Paul has a history of outliving predictions of his demise, ...

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