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During his reign, Pope John Paul II, known as "The Pilgrim Pope," made 146 pastoral visits within Italy and 104 international trips, covering over 1,167,000 km (725,000 mi), more than all previous popes combined. He attracted massive crowds, with some of the largest gatherings in history. While some destinations, such as the United States and Israel, had been visited by his predecessor Paul VI, many were unprecedented papal visits. John Paul II visited 129 countries, including nine visits to Poland, eight to France, seven to the United States, and five each to Mexico and Spain. His travels spanned six continents, reaching countries such as Albania, Brazil, India, Israel, and the Philippines.
Pope John Paul II's visit to Lebanon from May 10 to May 11, 1997, was a historic and groundbreaking event, marking the first papal visit to the Middle East. The trip aimed to promote peace, dialogue, and reconciliation in a country that had recently emerged from a prolonged civil war. During his stay, the Pope celebrated Mass for thousands in Beirut and met with various religious leaders, including Muslims and Druze, emphasizing the importance of interfaith dialogue and coexistence. He delivered powerful messages advocating for peace, social justice, and the dignity of every human being, urging the Lebanese people to embrace unity amid their diverse religious and cultural backgrounds. The visit also included a poignant stop at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, where he prayed for peace in the region. His presence in Lebanon was seen as a strong gesture of hope and solidarity, inspiring many to work towards healing and rebuilding their nation in the spirit of love and understanding.
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Depicts a portrait of Pope John Paul II, wearing a cassock, and mitre and holding papal ferula blessing crowds, Our Lady of Lebanon statue in the background, the city name of Maronite Catholic Patriarchate of Antioch below it, Vatican emblem below them behind a banner containing the date of visit (days and year) and the number of visits within a circle from 104 Papal visits surrounded by country name above with crosses above and inscription of occasion and His Holiness name below. + LEBANON + |
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