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48 Colour Photographs of John Paul II and the Vatican City including his Apostolic Blessing; the Swiss Guards; St. Peter's Square; Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican; St. Peter's Square as a place of holy pilgrimage; the Roman Catholic Church, works of art, marble sculptures and statues, ancient architecture, floor mosaics; views of Rome from the Dome of St. Peter's Church (designed by Michelangelo, ) a statue of the Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus and the Face of Jesus shown in a stone shroud. Taken during a short-break, budget holiday Rome, Italy 10-17 October 2004. [Cover photograph: Pope John Paul II waving to crowds from his 'Pope Mobile' in St. Pietro, St. Peter's Square, Vatican City, Rome, Italy.] [Slovak Edition