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October 23, 2003

Pope John Paul II 25th Anniversary

-> He Has Touched Our Spiritual Lives by Bishop J. Terry Steib, S.V.D.

-> At anniversary Mass, Pope prays for 'wisdom, holiness, and strength'

-> Pope beatifies Mother Teresa, offers thanks for her witness, courage

-> Despite frailities, Pope closes in on third sport for longest papacies

-> Collection of works by Father Wojtyla to be released

-> In 25 years, Pope John Paul II has shaped events, inspired millions

-> Papal spokesman witnesses firsthand 'youthful spirit' of aging pontiff

-> Despite advanced age, limitations, Pope carries on with his ministry

-> Aging Pope looks ahead to activities in year 26 of papacy

-> Pope's devotion to Virgin Mary fundamental to his ministry

-> Young people return Pope John Paul II's love for them

-> Travels among most revolutionary changes of historic papacy

-> Numbers tell part of the story of how church has changed under Pope

-> Pope creates 30 cardinals, asks them to be 'fearless witnesses'

-> A Remarkable 25 Years

-> Pope John Paul II canonized record number of saints

Bishop Steib visits with Pope John Paul II. Read Bishop Steib's remarks. Click HERE.