April 2002
Under the Microscope: The Ashgabat Meeting Faced Failure - April 25, 2002
The Ashgabat summit is deemed a failure for Iran's foreign policy, with reports suggesting President Khatami left in protest. The conservative faction is now pushing…
Pope's Dialogue with American Catholic Cardinals - 2002-04-24
Pope John Paul II is meeting with twelve American Cardinals to address the sexual abuse scandal within the Catholic Church and to propose reforms aimed…
Summoning of American Catholic Church Officials to Rome - 2002-04-16
Pope John Paul II has summoned senior American Catholic Church officials to discuss the sexual abuse scandal. The meetings aim to restore trust in the…
Request of Those Besieged in the Church of the Nativity - 2002-04-13
Armed Palestinians in the Church of the Nativity are requesting rescue from Pope John Paul II and Kofi Annan amid a siege by Israeli forces.…
Discovery of New Stars - 2002-04-11
American astronomers have discovered new celestial objects that contradict existing theories in particle physics and astronomy. The Chandra X-ray Observatory recorded these findings, which suggest…
A Monk from the Church of the Nativity Injured
A monk was injured during a standoff between Israeli forces and Palestinian gunmen at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Israeli President Moshe Katsav…
Vatican Calls for Respect for Christian Holy Sites - 2002-04-08
The Vatican has called for respect for Christian holy sites amidst escalating violence in the Middle East, particularly concerning the Church of the Nativity in…
Vatican Diplomats' Plan - 2002-04-06
Vatican diplomats have proposed a plan to end the standoff at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, where around 200 Palestinians are trapped by…