Frail Pope opens week of anniversary ceremonies

Amid increasing concerns about his health, a frail Pope John Paul II gave thanks today for his 25-year pontificate and asked for continued help to carry on.

Amid increasing concerns about his health, a frail Pope John Paul II gave thanks today for his 25-year pontificate and asked for continued help to carry on.

He was opening a week of ceremonies surrounding his papal anniversary

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