John Paul prays for strength as he leaves native Poland

Tuesday, August 20, 2002

KRAKOW, Poland -- Wiping away a tear as he ended an emotional visit to his native Poland, a frail Pope John Paul II asked his countrymen Monday for their prayers so he can return again before he dies.

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