Friday, April 01, 2005

Pope given last rites

Seems that the Pope's health is getting worse. IF he dies, then it'll be a new chapter for the Catholic Church.

Thursday night, as his health deteriorated, the pontiff was given the last rites of the Roman Catholic Church, a Vatican source told CNN.

The sacrament does not necessarily mean that the pope is dying. Last rites -- also known as the sacrament of the sick or extreme unction -- are commonly given to people who are seriously ill as well.

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