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April 4, 2005
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Vatican Says Funeral Held Friday

We’ll check in on proceedings in Rome, after the death of Pope John Paul II.

Congress Returns

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We’ll take a look at the challenges facing this session with Newsweek’s Howard Fineman.

End of Life Laws

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he Terri Schiavo case has focused attention on end of life legislation. We’ll take a look at the different state laws around thecountry which govern end of life decisions.

Iraq Update

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Iraq’s Parliament finally has a new speaker, meanwhile insurgents attacked the Abu Grahab prison over the weekend.

Delaying Retirement

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Business reporter Mark Mills talks with us about the reversing trend in retirement age. As productive boomers reach their 60’s, more and more of them are choosing to continue working.

A Church Divided

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As the Catholic Church mourns the death of it’s leader, we take a look at the growing rift between what is preached in Rome and Catholics in the U.S.

Brazilian Catholics

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We visit a Catholic Church in the Boston area that serves the Brazilian immigrant community.

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