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CBS Chicago Vault: Pope John Paul II enthralls Chicagoans on 1979 visit
Pope John Paul II arrived in the U.S. on Monday, Oct. 1, 1979 — touching down in Boston, and stopping in New York, ...
What does the papal name Leo mean? The history behind the new pope’s name.
There have been 13 previous popes named Leo, the last elected in 1878. Previous Leos have been reformers, a possible sign of ...
How old is Leo XIV? A look at the ages of Francis, Benedict XVI, and John Paul II when they became Pope
The new Pope is 69 years old. Here are the ages at which the three previous Popes began their papacies: John Paul II, ...
What is the traditional Sunday blessing that popes deliver in St. Peter’s Square?
For thousands of Catholic pilgrims in Rome, it’s the unmissable Vatican appointment: the midday Sunday blessing the pope ...
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This Question Shook John Paul II — Now Another Man Must Answer Christ’s Summons
COMMENTARY: The greatest pre-conclave homily was preached by St. John Paul II in 1978, on the Gospel where Christ asks Peter ...
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Take a Look at the Four Popes Who Have Charted on Billboard
By Xander Zellner Believe it or not, popes have a long history on Billboard ... of the final blessings he gave from St. Peter’s Square. Pope John Paul II He first appeared on the charts ...
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FROM THE VAULT: Looking back at Pope John Paul II's visit to LA in 1987
Pope John Paul II made a historic visit to Los Angeles, drawing massive crowds and creating lasting memories for those who witnessed the event.