FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Contact:   Elissa Ruffino (NIAF) 202/939-3106 or elissa@niaf.org

Attribute to Dr. A. Kenneth Ciongoli, Chairman, National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) 

On behalf of the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF), we join the world in mourning the loss of the Holy Father, Pope John Paul II.

Pope John Paul II was admired and respected by people of all cultures, religions and nations. He was a tireless champion of the oppressed, the powerless and the disadvantaged across the globe.

His unique leadership and inspiration will be missed. We are deeply saddened by the death of a man who was loved by so many and who served as a role model to millions of people.

Washington, DC
April 4, 2005

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is a non-profit, non-partisan foundation dedicated to promoting the contributions of Italian Americans. The Foundation has a wide-range of programs that provide scholarships and grants, conferences and cultural seminars. Visit our website at www.niaf.org.