Hopes rise that Pope will leave hospital for Easter

Catholics are awaiting possible word from the Vatican on whether Pope John Paul II could make a strong enough recovery to participate in ceremonies this month culminating in Easter, the most important date on the Christian calendar.

Mon, 07 Mar, 2005 - 07:06

The latest medical update from the Vatican on the Pope was expected to be issued around midday today.

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