21.   But papal spokesman Joaquin Navarro said Tuesday that the Vatican had not been informed about the reported threats in both countries.

22.   Congratulatory messages poured in from leaders around the world, papal spokesman Joaquin Navarro said.

23.   For the first time at such an international event, the Vatican delegation will probably be headed by a woman, said papal spokesman Joaquin Navarro.

24.   John Paul lowered the window of his gray Alfa Romeo and greeted a number of the people waiting, said papal spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls.

25.   John Paul lowered the window of his gray Alfa Romeo and greeted a number of the people waiting, papal spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls said.

26.   News organizations, and eventually embassies to the Vatican and other institutions, will then have to pay for access, papal spokesman Joaquin Navarro said.

27.   No candles, just the papal seal iced on top, said papal spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls.

28.   Papal spokesman Joaquin Navarro said the decision, originally expected Friday, will be made Saturday.

29.   Papal spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls said the pope would be more outspoken regarding the embargo in speeches in coming days.

30.   Papal spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls suggested the meeting could take place in Jerusalem in the next year or two.