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# John Paul II

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Explainer: What were the 'strange occurrences' that turned Knock into a global pilgrimage site?
26 Aug 2018
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I was there when Irish journalists sang for the Pope. I can confirm there was no drink taken
Eanna Brophy
23 Aug 2018
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'Young people are the future': Pope issues message to Irish people ahead of visit
21 Aug 2018
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Were you around for the Pope's visit in 1979? We want to see your memorabilia
29 Jul 2018
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Pope John Paul II has been removed from Dublin's Wax Museum for repairs
30 Sep 2017
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Pope John Paul II has been removed from Dublin's Wax Museum for repairs after sustaining some damage
30 Sep 2017
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Polish prosecutors investigate play that features sex scenes with statue of Saint John Paul II
22 Feb 2017
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BBC doc claims John Paul II had 'intense friendship' with married woman
15 Feb 2016
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Poll: Would you go see the Pope if he came to Ireland?
26 Sep 2015
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Why has the Pope not visited Ireland for nearly 40 years?
26 Sep 2015
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John Paul II was so popular in the 1980s, he even had a dress-doll book dedicated to him...
27 Apr 2014
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Taoiseach in the Vatican for Canonisation of two popes
27 Apr 2014
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Man crushed by falling giant crucifix honouring Pope John Paul II
24 Apr 2014
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Can't make it to Rome? You can watch John Paul II's canonisation live in 3D in Drumcondra
24 Apr 2014
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Here's what you need to do if you want to become a bona fide Saint....
12 Apr 2014
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Vatican turns to social media as two popes - including John Paul II - to be made saints
2 Apr 2014
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Vial thieves steal blood of Pope John Paul II
27 Jan 2014
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These two former popes will be made saints in April next year
30 Sep 2013
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Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII to be made saints
5 Jul 2013
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Two miracles later and Pope John Paul II is on his way to sainthood
3 Jul 2013
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Fake pope held in Rome for looking like John Paul II
10 May 2013
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Photos: Giant statue of Pope John Paul II unveiled in Poland
15 Apr 2013
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Man throws paint at ancient Catholic icon of Virgin Mary
9 Dec 2012
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Faithful gather for John Paul II beatification
2 May 2011
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Thousands gather for John Paul II's beatification ceremony as body brought to St Peter's
30 Apr 2011
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Is Pope Innocent XI being moved as punishment for the Battle of the Boyne?
23 Apr 2011
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