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March 31st, 2005, 03:56 PM
VATICAN CITY, March 31 Reuters - Pope John Paul, whose health
deteriorated suddenly on Thursday, has received the Roman Catholic
sacrament reserved for the sick and dying, Italian media reported.
A Vatican spokesman said he could not confirm the reports, but
Church sources said it was likely the Pontiff had received the
sacrament, given the precarious state of his health.
The sacrament, which involves anointing the sick person with
special oils, was once called "Last Rites" or "Extreme Unction." It
is now known as the Sacrament of the Infirm.
Reuters
-0- Mar/31/2005 21:52 GMT
deteriorated suddenly on Thursday, has received the Roman Catholic
sacrament reserved for the sick and dying, Italian media reported.
A Vatican spokesman said he could not confirm the reports, but
Church sources said it was likely the Pontiff had received the
sacrament, given the precarious state of his health.
The sacrament, which involves anointing the sick person with
special oils, was once called "Last Rites" or "Extreme Unction." It
is now known as the Sacrament of the Infirm.
Reuters
-0- Mar/31/2005 21:52 GMT