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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 Poland from May 31 to June 10, 1997, as part of a pilgrimage commemorating the 1,050th anniversary of the baptism of Poland. This visit held great significance for the Polish people, as it marked a celebration of their Christian heritage and national identity. During the trip, the Pope addressed various social and political issues, urging Poles to remain faithful to their Christian values amid the challenges of modern life. He held Masses in several cities, including Warsaw and Kraków, and visited historic sites, reinforcing his deep connection to his homeland and inspiring a renewed sense of faith among the Polish faithful.
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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 a papal ferula, the silver coffin of Saint Wojciech (St. Adalbert of Prague), patron saint of Poland, in Gothic Archcathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the background with the city name (Gniezno) and his name of him below coffin, 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. + + POLAND + + |
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Papal Visits
John Paul II in Poland
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Papal Visits
John Paul II in Poland
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating) |
Material | Silver Plated Cupronickel |
Weight | 27.1 g |
Diameter | 38.7 mm |
Thickness | - |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Medal |