51.   The cuts were made to save time, Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro said, noting that each delegate was given the entire text.

52.   The deputy Vatican spokesman, the Rev. Ciro Benedettini, said the Vatican had no comment on the article.

53.   The Holy See will follow the same introduction schedule as the Eurozone countries, said Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls.

54.   The letter should be issued soon, said Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro said Monday, giving no specific timetable.

55.   The pope opposes any stem cell research specifically using embryos, Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls said.

56.   The men also discussed current events in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, said Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls.

57.   The Rev. Ciro Benedettini, a Vatican spokesman, had no comment on the policy but said officials there would review it.

58.   The two talked privately about church-state relations in Japan and the situation of Asian countries, Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls said.

59.   The trip announcements were made after final details were worked out with local officials, said Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls.

60.   The Vatican spokesman canceled a news conference scheduled earlier to brief reporters on the trip.