Pope In Geneva - First Roman Catholic Leader… 1969

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Pope Paul VI in Geneva, Switzerland - First Roman Catholic Leader to visit for four centuries.

C/U Pope standing at top of steps of his plane waving. He starts to descend and is greeted by dignitaries. M/S press photographers and reporters. L/S Pope surrounded by crowds.

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
sound
Media URN:
57310
Sort Number:
69/049
Time in/Out:
01:04:10:00 / 01:05:36:00
Canister:
69/49
Film ID:
2211.04
Issue Date:
15/06/1969

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  • The Pope's visit to Geneva, seen here, took place on 10 June 1969.

    "crowds assembled for Mass in park" - its the Parc de la Grange.

    jamied 22nd May 2012
  • More footage of the Pope's visit to Geneva can be seen in clip 2211.07.

    jamied 22nd May 2012

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