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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 Canada, Guatemala, and Mexico from July 23 to August 1, 1997, was part of his mission to strengthen the Catholic faith across the Americas. In Canada, he attended the 12th World Youth Day in Toronto, where he connected with thousands of young Catholics, emphasizing themes of hope, unity, and the role of youth in the Church's future. His visit to Guatemala was marked by an appeal for peace and reconciliation, addressing the country's long-standing civil conflicts. In Mexico, he was warmly received by the deeply Catholic population, where he reaffirmed the importance of family and faith in daily life. This journey reflected his commitment to spreading the message of peace, social justice, and spiritual renewal across the continent.
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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, CN Tower in the background with the city name above 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. + CANADA + GUATEMALA + MEXICO + |
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5 Kwacha
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Papal Visits
John Paul II in Canada, Guatemala and Mexico
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Papal Visits
John Paul II in Canada, Guatemala and Mexico
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating) |
Material | Silver Plated Cupronickel |
Weight | 27.1 g |
Diameter | 38.3 mm |
Thickness | - |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Medal |