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Death of a Friend (web news)
27 Aug 2000 – Bishop Egidio Sampieri, O.F.M., Vicar Apostolic of Alexandria, Egypt, died on 26 August at the age of 72. The bishop was noted for his ecumenical work and for his ceaseless efforts on behalf of the poor.  Read more...
A Stern’s View (press release)
01 Mar 2000 – The political and religious significance of Pope John Paul II’s trip to the Holy Land – Jordan, Palestine and Israel – will be the subject of a televised forum on NBC’s New York affiliate, WNBC channel 4, on Sunday, 12 March at 11:30 A.M., and Sunday, 19 March, also at 11:30 A.M.   Read more...