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Sunday, 18 August, 2002, 12:28 GMT 13:28 UK
In pictures: Pope's Mass for millions
Pope John Paul II received a rapturous welcome from more than two million people in Krakow's Blonia Park, where he celebrated an open-air Mass.

The Mass, seen as the emotional highlight to what many people believe is his farewell visit to Poland, was one of the biggest ever gatherings of Polish Catholics.

Pope welcomed by girls in traditional costume
The Pope was greeted by the younger generation of Poles

Bishops at Papal Mass
Polish Catholics are worried about social divisions and moral decay

Preparing food (AP)
The Mass required an enormous amount of preparation

People spend the night in the field (AP)
Some people stayed the night to get a good view

Pope waves to crowds
The Mass was attended by around 5% of Poland's population

Pope waves from popemobile (AP)
The Pope was said to be revitalised by his return to Poland

Pope (seated right) attends mass
This was his sixth Mass at Blonia
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