The Pope also offers a vigorous defense of women's dignity as equal to men's, the officials said.

The Pope offered special encouragment to those who will carry the Church past the year 2000.

Pope, by way of reply, offered a tiny nod.

The Pope made no reference to the incident and did not offer any words of condolence.

The Pope offered a refuge in his capital to the members of the Bonaparte family.

"The Pope has offered respect, but also a theological line," the Cardinal is quoted as saying.

In Argentina, however, the Pope offered less in the way of leadership.

To restore the status quo, the Pope offered an economic incentive.

In one area the Pope offered a worthy idea.

As in the war years, the Pope offered material help.