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Catholics mark 40th anniversary of St Pope John Paul II’s speech
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Church leaders across Australia are encouraging Catholics to mark the 40th anniversary of St. John Paul II’s speech to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The speech was delivered at Blatherskite Park in Alice Springs on November 29, 1986. According to The Catholic Leader, the address represented a significant step in the history of reconciliation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
AI-assisted briefing based on the sources below.Sources behind this story
- Reporting@CathNewsSt John Paul II’s Alice Springs speech resonates 40 years on
CathNews Australia · Rebecca Comini
- ReportingSt Pope John Paul II’s speech to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders resonates 40 years on
The Catholic Leader · Staff writers
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- Sep 23, 2:20 PM CathNews Australia St John Paul II’s Alice Springs speech resonates 40 years on
- Sep 24, 3:34 PM The Catholic Leader St Pope John Paul II’s speech to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders resonates 40 years on
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