Pope died of septic shock: Vatican

Pope John Paul II died of blood poisoning and the collapse of his blood vessels, the Vatican announced on Sunday, releasing the official death certificate a day after the pontiff's passing. more

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A chapter closes - and the lobbying begins

Cardinals will meet today to prepare to choose a new pope as up to a million people began to arrive in Rome for the funeral of Pope John Paul II. more

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