31.   A Vatican spokesman could not be reached for comment.

32.   A Vatican spokesman, Rev. Ciro Benedettini, denied media speculation that church documents and jewelry were taken.

33.   A Vatican spokesman, the Rev. Ciro Benedettini, also denied the letters made mention of the church.

34.   A Vatican spokesman, the Rev. Ciro Benedettini, said Saturday night that the pope is suffering from a flareup of chronic joint pain in the knee.

35.   A Vatican spokesman did not return a call for comment Wednesday.

36.   A Vatican spokesman, the Rev. Ciro Benedettini, said he was not aware of a request to Gaillot not to participate in the forum.

37.   A Vatican spokesman, the Rev. Ciro Benedettini, said last week the Vatican had no comment on the film.

38.   Asked for comment on the report, a Vatican spokesman, the Rev. Ciro Benedettini indicated there might be a statement later in the day.

39.   Dozens of cardinals have asked to speak in the closing sessions, according to Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls.

40.   John Paul II will bestow a special papal award on the firemen who saved the Shroud of Turin from a burning cathedral, a Vatican spokesman said Sunday.