21.   In his departure speech on Sunday, the pope urged the nation to be a model of democracy by respecting life in all stages of development.

22.   In his previous stops in African countries with large Muslim populations, the pope has urged Muslim-Christian cooperation and called Islamic fundamentalism an obstacle to it.

23.   In his remarks to the seminarians, the pope urged them to hold fast to traditional church teachings amid dissent.

24.   In his initial message upon arrival, the pope urged Slovaks to work toward strengthening their young democracy.

25.   In Rome, the pope urged everyone from warriors to world leaders to put old disputes to rest as the millennium approaches.

26.   In recent months, the pope has urged women to take a central role in peace-seeking endeavors, particularly in Bosnia.

27.   Last month, the pope urged the U.N. leader to go to Baghdad to try to avert an attack on Iraq over the issue of arms inspections.

28.   Last week the pope urged Roman Catholic priests in Iran to persevere in their faith despite the difficulties they face.

29.   Later at an evening prayer service, the pope urged Hungarian Catholics to engage in dialogue with other Christian denominations in an effort to foster unity.

30.   On Friday night, the pope urged those who carry forth his message to hold fast to traditional teachings in the face of an increasingly restless flock.