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Pope John Paul II smiles as he jokes with the pilgrims as he adresses the crowd in front of the basilica in Wadowice June 16. The 79-year-old Pontiff continues his 13-days visit
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Pope John Paul II smiles as he jokes with the pilgrims as he adresses the crowd in front of the basilica in Wadowice June 16. The 79-year-old Pontiff continues his 13-days visit
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Pope John Paul II smiles as he jokes with the pilgrims as he adresses the crowd in front of the basilica in Wadowice June 16. The 79-year-old Pontiff continues his 13-days visit
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