| Author (Corporate) | Netherlands: Netherlands Government Information Service |
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| Publisher | Netherlands: Netherlands Government Information Service |
| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | 2.4.05 |
| Publication Date | 02/04/2005 |
| Content Type | News |
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'The Catholic world has lost a unique leader, who placed his own highly individual stamp on world affairs for over a quarter of a century', prime minister Jan Peter Balkenende said in reaction to the passing of Pope John Paul II. The Pope passed away in the evening of Saturday 2 April 2005. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.government.nl/actueel/nieuwsarchief/2005/04April/02/0-42-1_42-57686.jsp |
| Countries / Regions | Netherlands, Vatican City |