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HKong cardinal cheered by China's 'mild' response to Pope's letter
1. Wide of news conference
2. Mid of Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun (middle), Auxiliary Bishop John Tang (camera left) and Vicar General Dominic Chan (camera right) sitting behind the desk
3. Close-up of Cardinal Joseph Zen
4. Cutaway to...
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Scuffles as Femen activists disrupt anti-gay marriage protest
1. Members of the Catholic organisation Civitas and members of other organisations march against President Francois Hollande's plan to legalise marriage and adoption for same sex couples
2. Femen activists, wearing nun head dresses,...
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30-metre Christmas tree from Ukraine arrives in St Peter's square.
1. Wide of Christmas tree arriving on truck at St. Peter's Square
2. Mid of worker directing crane lifting tree
3. Close-up of crane's control panel
4. Wide of tree being unwrapped
5. Mid of worker and tree
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Tetiana...
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ITALY: POPE JOHN PAUL II VISIT TO NIGERIA PREVIEW (2)
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Pope John Paul II will be testing both his health and his powers to persuade when he makes a three-day visit to Nigeria beginning on Saturday.
Roman Catholic bishops in the West African country are hoping the pope will prod...
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4:3 Pilgrims celebrate night time vigil ahead of Papal mass
1. Wide of procession of Our Lady of Guadalupe
2. Reverse of procession
3. Wide zoom in on procession
4. Wide of procession with statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe in background
5. Wide of statue being carried onto stage
6. Top shot of...
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Miami pilgrims depart for Cuba, preparations for the arrival of Pope
Miami, Florida, USA
1. Wide of Catholic nuns arriving at Miami International Airport for charter flight to Cuba
2. Medium of Catholic priests being directed to airline ticket counter
3. SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Marta Perez, pilgrim:
"To go...
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The disclosure Monday that dozens of Roman Catholic priests accused, but never convicted, of child molestation have lived quietly in communities around the U.S. for years has prompted some critics to demand the church create special housing for the accused.
HEADLINE: AP Exclusive: Abusive priests live unmonitored
CAPTION: The disclosure Monday that dozens of Roman Catholic priests accused, but never convicted, of child molestation have lived quietly in communities around the U.S. for years...
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Chief justice facing calls for resignation over claims of misuse of power
1. Two police officers walking with police dogs
2. Police officers in a line
3. Journalists being blocked by police as lawyers argue to be let in to the Supreme Court
4. Judges, lawyers and religious leaders waiting for Chief Justice
5....
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South Korea - Catholics Pray For Unification
More than 100 South Korean catholics gathered in the nation's
largest cathedral on Saturday (7/2) to pray for unification with
communist North Korea. Yo Man-Chul, who defected from the North with his wife and three children last May,...
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Morales says Church leaders behaving like 'Inquisition'
1. Evo Morales, Bolivian President, surrounded by cameramen
2. SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Evo Morales, President of Bolivia:
"I am watching and am very worried about the behaviour of some of the hierarchy in the Catholic church. They are...
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One of Bosnia's most historic Orthodox churches is being rebuilt
Mostar - 10 May, 2008
1. Wide destroyed church with the city of Mostar in background
2. Mid of destroyed ruins of church
3. Close of priests holding a service at the ruins with cross in background
4. Wide of religious service
5. Mid of...
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Bishop and beerdrinkers reax, Youth Day visit reax
Munich
1. Exterior Augustine Beer Hall
2. Various interiors of beer hall with people drinking beer and eating
3. SOUNDBITE: (German) Roman Kruzios, Voxpop:
"I personally believe it is negative because nothing will change. The church will...
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WRAP Small attack on Greek Orthodox church; Palestinian PM at Friday prayers
1. Exterior of the Roum Greek-Orthodox church in Gaza City
2. Close-up of church sign
3. Close-up of damaged church door
4. Close-up of flags
5. Church tower immediately beside mosque minaret
6. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Reverend Artinius,...
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Krakow prepares for pilgrims as canonisation ceremony for John Paul II approaches
Thousands of Polish residents in Krakow were getting ready for the canonisation ceremony of John Paul II on Saturday, which will be broadcast live in the city centre.
John Paul II, who was born in Poland and has a close connection with...
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Filipinos react to the resignation of the pope
1. Wide of morning mass at Our Lady of Remedies Church, Manila
2. Mid of woman praying
3. Various of Father Kevin McHugh officiating mass
4. Mid of congregation
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Father Kevin McHugh, Priest for Our Lady of Remedies...
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Cardinals attend last audience with Pope Benedict XVI on the last day of his papacy
1. Mid of a cardinal walking and talking to a journalist
2. Mid of a cardinal arriving at the Sant'Anna gate to the Vatican surrounded by journalists
3. Mid of a cardinal saying: "His legacy is very rich, all his testimony, his documents...
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Pope at White House, parade in Washington DC
1. Wide shot of White House as Pope Benedict XVI arrives
2. Mid shot of Pope Benedict's car pulling up to White House South Lawn
3. US President George W Bush and First Lady Laura Bush walk up to greet Benedict as he gets out of car
4....
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Exhibition of Pope John Paul II's personal belongings in Guadalupe church
Hundreds of Catholics in Mexico City visited relics of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II on Saturday, hours before the scheduled dual canonisation which will elevate both to sainthood.
Worshippers applauded, cried and prayed as they...
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US Cardinal Dolan says new pope will visit his predecessor on Thursday
1. Wide tracking shot of US Cardinal Timothy Dolan arriving for news conference
2. Mid of banner reading: (English) "Pontifical North American College"
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Timothy Dolan, US Cardinal:
"You know, you want a man of God,...
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The tense climate around a proposal for an Islamic community center and mosque near ground zero could put New Yorkers in danger of losing their sense of tolerance and unity, the leader of the area's Roman Catholics said Tuesday.
HEADLINE: NY archbishop worries about tone of mosque debate
CAPTION: The tense climate around a proposal for an Islamic community center and mosque near ground zero could put New Yorkers in danger of losing their sense of tolerance and...
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Priests, nuns and tourists comment on Pope''s illness
Bethlehem, West Bank
1. Close of Church Bell tilt down to Manger Square
2. Exterior shot of Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem
3. Palestinian walking in Bethlehem main square
4. Father George lighting candles inside of Church of the...
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WRAP Benedict on John Paul II's potential sainthood, visits Krakow, Wadowice
AP Television
Wadowice
1. Wide of cheering crowd in Wadowice market square
2. Various of crowds with flags
3. Pope Benedict XVI arriving in car
4. Security on roof of church
5. Close up of wall hanging of the late Pope John Paul...
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Students serenade Pope, Cardinal on Pope's health
1. Concert outside hospital
2. Various of medical students singing and playing keyboard
3. Medical student with guitar
4. Students singing outside the Pope's window
5. Cardinal Re joins concert
6. Cardinal Re addresses audience
7....
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ITALY: VATICAN: DIGNITY USA DEMAND TO BE BLESSED
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A group of 20 American gays and lesbian came to Rome on Thursday to protest Vatican teachings on homosexuality and to present their Christmas presents to the Vatican.
The homosexuals, who are members of the American gay and...