May 2002
Pope Blesses Three Roman Catholic Priests from Bulgaria
Pope John Paul II blessed three Bulgarian priests executed by the communist regime in 1952, elevating their status during his visit to Bulgaria. This event…
Pope John Paul II in Bulgaria - 2002-05-24
Pope John Paul II visited Bulgaria and dismissed any notion of the country's involvement in his 1981 assassination attempt. He expressed respect for the Bulgarian…
The Leader of the Catholics Worldwide Arrives in Azerbaijan
Pope John Paul II has arrived in Azerbaijan for a five-day visit aimed at promoting religious tolerance and addressing the long-standing conflict between Azerbaijan and…
Completion of the Special United Nations Session on Children - 2002-05-11
The UN session on children concluded with discussions on the U.S. conservative stance on abortion and sexual education. Delegates from 180 countries and 400 children…
Vatican Calls for End to Siege of the Church of the Nativity
The Vatican has urged an end to the Israeli siege of the Church of the Nativity, emphasizing the need for justice and international law. Italy…