JERUSALEM (AP) -- In a spiritual climax to his 22-year papacy, Pope John Paul II on Tuesday began the first official visit by a Roman Catholic pontiff to Israel, fulfilling his dream of visiting the land where Christ was born and died.
jerusalem ap in a spiritual climax to his 22 year papacy pope john paul ii on tuesday began the first official visit by a roman catholic pontiff to israel fulfilling his dream of visiting the land where christ was born and died