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STATEMENT OF CEC GENERAL SECRETARY ON THE DEATH OF POPE JOHN PAUL II
With the news of the death of Pope John Paul II, the Conference of European Churches (CEC) joins with Christians of all traditions throughout the world who now turn to God, the God of all comfort, in the most solemn prayer and reflection. A life and ministry of epochal significance in modern Christianity has drawn to its earthly close. Recent years of increasing physical trial and suffering have been mercifully concluded, borne by the grace of him who now says to us anew "I am the resurrection and the life." We in CEC particularly remember our brothers and sisters in the Roman Catholic Church in their especial sense of loss. Yet we also join with theirs our prayers of gratitude for all the grace which was experienced through the life and witness of John Paul II.
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Pope's last days a 'lived sermon'
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Rowan Williams, has paid a warm tribute to the life and ministry of Pope John Paul II, describing his last days as a 'lived sermon' for Eastertide about facing death with honesty and courage.
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US Sikhs Express Condolences on Death of Pope John Paul II
The World Sikh Council - America Region (WSC-AR), on behalf of the United States Sikh community, expresses it condolences on the death of Pope John Paul II. The Pope dedicated his life to promoting peace with justice, and increased inter-religious dialogue among the religions of the world.
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Statement on the Death of Pope John Paul II
Statement of the LWF General Secretary on the Death of Pope John Paul II
GENEVA, 2 April 2005 (LWI) * The death of Pope John Paul II marks the end not only of a truly remarkable human life but also of a highly significant pontificate of the Roman Catholic Church at a crucial stage of human history.
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Pope John Paul II Dies
LWF Hails a "Truly Remarkable Human Life," and "Highly Significant Pontificate"
GENEVA, 2 April 2005 (LWI) * The death of Pope John Paul II today, marks the end not only of a truly remarkable human life but also of a highly significant pontificate of the Roman Catholic Church at a crucial stage of human history. This is the message contained in a statement of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) released today, following the pope's death this evening.
STATEMENT OF CEC GENERAL SECRETARY ON THE DEATH OF POPE JOHN PAUL II
With the news of the death of Pope John Paul II, the Conference of European Churches (CEC) joins with Christians of all traditions throughout the world who now turn to God, the God of all comfort, in the most solemn prayer and reflection. A life and ministry of epochal significance in modern Christianity has drawn to its earthly close. Recent years of increasing physical trial and suffering have been mercifully concluded, borne by the grace of him who now says to us anew "I am the resurrection and the life." We in CEC particularly remember our brothers and sisters in the Roman Catholic Church in their especial sense of loss. Yet we also join with theirs our prayers of gratitude for all the grace which was experienced through the life and witness of John Paul II.
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Pope's last days a 'lived sermon'
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Rowan Williams, has paid a warm tribute to the life and ministry of Pope John Paul II, describing his last days as a 'lived sermon' for Eastertide about facing death with honesty and courage.
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US Sikhs Express Condolences on Death of Pope John Paul II
The World Sikh Council - America Region (WSC-AR), on behalf of the United States Sikh community, expresses it condolences on the death of Pope John Paul II. The Pope dedicated his life to promoting peace with justice, and increased inter-religious dialogue among the religions of the world.
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Statement on the Death of Pope John Paul II
Statement of the LWF General Secretary on the Death of Pope John Paul II
GENEVA, 2 April 2005 (LWI) * The death of Pope John Paul II marks the end not only of a truly remarkable human life but also of a highly significant pontificate of the Roman Catholic Church at a crucial stage of human history.
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Pope John Paul II Dies
LWF Hails a "Truly Remarkable Human Life," and "Highly Significant Pontificate"
GENEVA, 2 April 2005 (LWI) * The death of Pope John Paul II today, marks the end not only of a truly remarkable human life but also of a highly significant pontificate of the Roman Catholic Church at a crucial stage of human history. This is the message contained in a statement of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) released today, following the pope's death this evening.