Olmpics receive blessing from Pope

Pope John Paul II urged today that the upcoming Olympics in Greece be a show of fraternity and peace, and offered his blessings to the organisers.

Olmpics receive blessing from Pope
Sat, 15 May, 2004 - 15:28

Pope John Paul II urged today that the upcoming Olympics in Greece be a show of fraternity and peace, and offered his blessings to the organisers.

The pontiff made the comments during a meeting with Athens Mayor Dora Bakoyianni during her European and US tour ahead of the August 13-29 Games.

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