BOOK OF POETRY BY JOHN PAUL II TO BE PRESENTED MARCH 6

VATICAN CITY, FEB 25, 2003 (VIS) - The Italian translation of a book of poetry written by Pope John Paul II and titled "Roman Triptych" will be presented on Thursday, March 6 at 12 noon in the Holy See Press Office, according to a communique released today.

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, will present the volume. A critique of the text by Prof. Giovanni Reale is scheduled. During the presentation, a professional actor will read several of John Paul II's new poems.

The presentation, strictly reserved to journalists accredited to the Holy See Press Office, will be followed by Telepace television station. The text will be under embargo until 1 p.m. Rome time on March 6.

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