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Oslo 19890601. Pope John Paul II is the first pope of Norway in Norway. The pope greets Norwegian church leaders at a joint church meeting at Akershus. Eg. Bishop Andreas Aarflot, Pope
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Oslo 19890601. Pope John Paul II is the first pope of Norway in Norway. The pope waves to the attendees upon arrival at the open air fair at Akershus Fortress. Photo: Inge
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Oslo 19890601. Pope John Paul II is the first pope of Norway in Norway. The pope greets Norwegian church leaders at a joint church meeting at Akershus. Here the pope gives a
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Oslo 19890601. Pope John Paul II is the first pope of Norway in Norway. The pope in prayer during the open air fair at Akershus Fortress. Photo: Bjørn-Owe Holmberg NTB / NTB
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