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(FILES) This photo dated 09 April 2004 shows Pope John Paul II attending the traditional Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) service, symbolically retracing Jesus Christ's steps to his crucifixion in front of Rome's ancient Colosseum on Good Friday. Pope John Paul II died 02 April 2005 at 21:37 (1937 GMT), the Vatican said. "The Holy Father died this evening at 21:37 in his private apartment," said a brief statement released by the Holy See. AFP PHOTO