May 4 Meeting at Delaney's

Hi All,

A few links that may be helpful following our discussion this evening:

The process of canonization since 1983: http://www.catholic-pages.com/saints/process.asp

Vatican's page about John Paul II's beatification: http://www.vatican.va/special/anniversario_gpii/documents/index_en.htm

As mentioned in the email, the topic of Osama bin Laden will surely be discussed. Please seeFr. Lombardi's, the Vatican spokesperson, statement following the announcement of Osama bin Laden's death:

Osama bin Laden, as we all know, bore the most serious responsibility for spreading divisions and hatred among populations, causing the deaths of innumerable people, and manipulating religions for this purpose.

In the face of a man’s death, a Christian never rejoices, but reflects on the serious responsibilities of each person before God and before men, and hopes and works so that every event may be the occasion for the further growth of peace and not of hatred.