Investiture of John Paul II Amid Global Vigil in Rome
Demonstrators clashed nearby as Pope John Paul II received the pallium in St Peters Square. Police cordoned off the area while diplomats and royal figures from over 100 nations watched the ceremony. Felici placed the wool collar, signaling papal powers, as cardinals knelt and kissed the pope's ring. The Mass followed, with the pope urging prayers over battles and reflecting on Gregory the Great's maxim that a monkey can become a lion when needed.
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Seminarian witnesses papal investiture in Vatican Square
Smith, a Cleveland Diocese student from Grafton, attended Pope John Paul II’s mass, among about 250000 in St. Peter’s Square. He noted the simple liturgy, multilingual readings, and the pope’s approachable, down to earth manner. He spoke of unity between East and West and praised the pope’s pastoral focus.
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Pope John Paul I forgoes crown in simple papal investiture
Vatican notes Pope John Paul I declined the traditional gold crown and wore a wool pallium from lambs blessed on St. Agnes day. The pallium, symbol of pontifical power, dates to the 4th century and is blessed by Benedictine nuns.
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Mondale Praises Pope John Paul I in Rome
U S Vice President Walter Mondale arrived in Rome to represent Carter at Pope John Paul I’s inauguration. He lauded the pope as a modern pastor with a vision for social justice and human rights as heavy security surrounded the arrival and reception by Italian and Vatican officials.
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