Pope John Paul II Assassinated in Rome
“In an event that has shocked the world, the Vatican announced that Pope John Paul II has succumbed to his wounds after seven hours in surgery. Tens of thousands of mourners have descended upon St. Peter’s Square as the third papal conclave in as many years is called.”
“...hundreds of thousands have descended on public places across Poland, the homeland of the slain Pope, where just last year he had declared ‘do not be afraid.’ With tensions already high...”
“President Bush extended his condolensces this morning to the nation and the world’s Catholics.”
