Saint John Paul II – In memoriam

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Aleteia Image Department - published on 04/02/18

Photo of the Day: April 2, 2018Pope St. John Paul II elevates the host at the moment of Consecration during a Mass celebrated in Ars, France, on October 6, 1986. It was his 31st international pastoral visit.

On April 2, 2005, Pope John Paul II passed away.

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