Meetings of John Paul II with Reagan and other American politicians

The chief anti-Soviets of their time: Ronald Reagan and Pope John Paul II. Officially, Reagan met John Paul II at least four times: in June 1982 at the Vatican, in May 1984 in Alaska, in June 1987 at the Vatican and in September 1987 in Miami.

In addition, John Paul II met Biden in April 1980 at the Vatican, Bush Senior in September 1987 in Detroit and in May 1989 and November 1991 at the Vatican, Clinton four times, Bush Junior three times, and Carter twice.

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September digest: archaeological finds, exhibitions, museums, theatre and the Church

In the finale of the Strugatskys' Roadside Picnic, the Golden Ball is told: "Happiness for everybody, free, and let nobody go away unsatisfied!" I do not promise to offend nobody, but the digest really does come free of charge. So, here is the main business of the

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Meetings of John Paul II with Reagan and other American politicians

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September digest: archaeological finds, exhibitions, museums, theatre and the Church

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Attempts to resolve the problems of many years of uncontrolled mass migration

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