Japanese Catholics pray for pope

Japanese Catholics pray for pope

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Japanese Catholics in Hiroshima pray for ailing Pope John Paul II at Peace Memorial Park on Feb. 25 after the pope underwent emergency surgery to help him breathe. The pope visited the city and issued a peace appeal on Feb. 25, 1981. (Kyodo)

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