World Prays for Pontiff's Rest Millions Unite As Thoughts Turn to Future of Papacy

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Crawling on their knees and bowing their heads, millions of faithful around the world appealed Friday for the recovery - or the eternal rest - of a man who transcended the Roman Catholic Church's highest office.

At shrines, churches and cathedrals, special Masses celebrated Pope John Paul II both for his youthful vigor that transformed the church and for his recent courage in confronting death. Protestants, Muslims, Jews and even atheists praised a man whose work for peace and unity made few religious distinctions.

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World Prays for Pontiff's Rest Millions Unite As Thoughts Turn to Future of Papacy

"There will be another pope, but it won't be the same," said a tearful Jesus Valencia, 29, who attributed his recovery from a childhood...

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