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The Pope and the Papacy: Questions and Answers

In the aftermath of Pope John Paul II's death, Beliefnet responds to readers' questions about the leader of the Catholic Church.

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Most Inspiring Person of the Year Award 2003

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'A Truly Heroic Figure'

Statements from Billy Graham, Chuck Colson, the Family Research Council and more on the death of Pope John Paul II.

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Reactions to the Death of Pope John Paul II

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A Very Human Pope

A biographer of Pope John Paul II reflects on a pope who inspired millions yet alienated many Catholic faithful.

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Paul Wilkes: When In Rome

From mourning for John Paul II to looking ahead to a new pope, Beliefnet's correspondent reports from Rome.

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The Heroic Papacy

John Paul II dramatically revitalized the world's oldest institutional office and always continued to surprise.

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