Pope not dead, says Vatican

The Vatican has denied Pope John Paul II is dead.

The Vatican has denied Pope John Paul II is dead.

This followed reports among sections of the Italian media that the pontiff had died.

But a Vatican spokesman said tonight he was still alive.

Earlier, the Vatican said 84-year-old John Paul suffered massive heart problems and was in “very grave” condition.

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