AP - Pope John Paul II was near death as dawn approached Saturday, his breathing shallow and his heart and kidneys failing, the Vatican said. Millions of faithful around the world paid homage, many weeping as they knelt with bowed heads, others carrying candles in prayer for the 84-year-old pontiff.
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Catholics around the world are waiting and praying for Pope John Paul II, but Vatican officials concede he is nearing the end of his long, illustrious life. During a Mass for the pope's health, the vicar of Rome, said John Paul had "abandoned himself to the hands of Christ." In Poland, thousands gathered, many holding candles, in Krakow to honor their countryman.