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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 visited Austria from September 10 to 13, 1983, marking his first official papal visit to the country. The visit was significant both spiritually and politically, as Austria held a unique position as a neutral country during the Cold War. During his time there, the Pope emphasized the importance of Christian unity, human rights, and peace in Europe. He celebrated Mass in Vienna’s St. Stephen's Cathedral and visited major Austrian cities like Salzburg and Mariazell, where he addressed the faithful on issues of faith and morality. His visit strengthened the bond between Austria and the Vatican, and it was seen as a moment of deep religious renewal for the Austrian Catholic community.
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Depicts the coat of arms of Malawi dividing the date, country name above and denomination below. REPUBLIC OF MALAWI |
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Depicts Pope John Paul II wearing a cassock, and mitre and holding papal ferula blessing the crowd, the Mariazell Basilica with the city name below it, the 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 names above with crosses above and inscription of occasion and His Holiness name below. + + + + + + + AUSTRIA + + + + + + + |
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Papal Visits
John Paul II in Austria
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Papal Visits
John Paul II in Austria
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating) |
Material | Silver Plated Cupronickel |
Weight | 27.1 g |
Diameter | 38.7 mm |
Thickness | - |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Medal |