Minute's silence for Pope
Tuesday, April 5, 2005
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UEFA has requested that a minute of silence be observed before kick-off at all of this week's European matches.
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Church leader
"Pope John Paul II was a great worldwide leader of people and a firm believer in peace," said UEFA Chief Executive Lars-Christer Olsson. "His work and efforts in this area commanded enormous respect and recognition from people all over the world, no matter their religious beliefs or persuasion."
"A very special man"
"He led the Roman Catholic Church for a period of 26 years during a time of great change and upheaval in the world, and he was clearly a very special man. His loss will be felt by millions and it is right that we pay our respects appropriately."
