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The Life and Legacy of Pope
John Paul II
Host Bob Abernethy looks back at the life and work of John Paul II -- one of the most prominent and influential pontiffs in the history of the papacy.
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Papal Succession
Kim Lawton reports from Rome on the funeral of Pope John Paul II and the process for electing a new pope as the cardinals gather at the Vatican for their conclave.
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Papal Succession Update
As the princes of the Catholic Church assemble at the Vatican and thousands of pilgrims visit the tomb of Pope John Paul II, Kim Lawton reports from Rome on the conclave to elect the next pope.
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Religious Response to Pope's Death
Protestant, Jewish, and Muslim religious leaders share their views on the pontificate of John Paul II and their hopes for his successor.
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Commentary: The Pontificate of John Paul II
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The Cardinals and the Next Pope
A panel of experts on Catholic theology, history and the pontificate of Pope John Paul II identify some of the considerations facing the cardinals who will elect the next pope.
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The Issues That Lie Ahead
Bob Abernethy leads a discussion of the most important issues the new pope will face, the characteristics he will need in order to deal with them, and the potential for change within the Catholic Church.
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The Pope and Interfaith Relations
Pope John Paul II's accomplishments in interfaith relations are assessed, as well as the future of interreligious dialogue and Catholic views about salvation.
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The Pope's Spiritual Legacy
The importance of the spiritual legacy of Pope John Paul II is discussed, along with its connection to his legacy on social issues and its relation to the spirituality of the next pope.
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Pope John Paul II
Bob Abernethy is joined by Kim Lawton, program managing editor and David Gibson, journalist and author of THE COMING CATHOLIC CHURCH, for a discussion about the Pope's far-reaching impact on the Catholic Church and the world.
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The New Pope
Kim Lawton looks at reaction to the election of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as the 265th pope of the Roman Catholic Church and at some of the key issues that lie ahead for the new pontiff.
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Analysis of the New Papacy of Benedict XVI
David Gibson, author of THE COMING CATHOLIC CHURCH, and John-Peter Pham, author of HEIRS OF THE FISHERMAN: BEHIND THE SCENES OF PAPAL DEATH AND SUCCESSION, join managing editor Kim Lawton and host Bob Abernethy for analysis of the challenges facing the papacy of Benedict XVI.
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