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Pope John Paul II Opens Historic Bulgaria Visit
The 82 year old pope arrived in Sofia from Azerbaijan and spoke in Bulgarian, praising Bulgarians for saving Jews in World War II and affirming his lifelong love for the people. Security was heavy as Bulgaria recalls past tensions with the 1981 assassination attempt. He used a cane and delivered a limited sermon from an aide read text due to illness.
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John Paul II
Azerbaijan
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St. Alexander Nevski
Vatican
Georgi Parvanov
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Mehmet Ali Agca
St. Peter’s Square
Solomon Pass
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Zhelya Zhelev
Vatican Radio
Baku
St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox