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Farewell to Pope John Paul II draws prayers and crowds
Wide crowds fill St. Peter's Square and Via della Conciliazione as a single bell tolls for Pope John Paul II. More than 300,000 in Rome and millions on video watches reflect a global farewell withPolish flags, hymns, and prayers honoring the pontiff who made 104 international trips during his 26 years as pope.
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John Paul II
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