Pope visits former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan

Pope John Paul arrived today in the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan for a short visit - the pontiff’s first trip since his 82nd birthday.

Pope visits former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan
Wed, 22 May, 2002 - 13:46

Pope John Paul arrived today in the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan for a short visit - the pontiff’s first trip since his 82nd birthday.

There are only 150 Roman Catholics in the Muslim nation, and the trip was heralded as the frail Pope’s attempt to promote harmony among religions.

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