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Pope John Paul II visit sparks Polish parish pride in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia a Polish parishioner group led by Rev. Adam J. Bydlon applauded John Paul II’s Poland tour comments. They praised the Pope’s stance on human rights and religious liberty while noting limited past censorship. Parishioners nearby followed the Papal events via American television coverage.
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Harry Maitland
Daily Times
Adam J. Bydlon
John Paul II
Poland
F Bydlon
St. Jewan Lee
Hayes Sts
Philadelphia
Holy Father
Karol Cardinal Wojtyla
Teia
Bydion
Bydlon
Father
Father Bydian
Gniezno