DECLARATION FROM HOLY SEE PRESS OFFICE DIRECTOR

VATICAN CITY, JAN 24, 2000 (VIS) - At midday today, with reference to an article concerning the health of the Holy Father that appeared yesterday in the English press, Holy See Press Office Director Joaquin Navarro-Valls released the following declaration:

"This is not the first time that we read such 'prophecies' that later reveal themselves as unfounded. The article, which has no source and gives no precise information, is not to be taken into consideration."

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