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Our lady to greet him, Crowds on Avenue Rd

Date9/14/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: Our lady to greet him, Crowds on Avenue Rd. near MacPherson Ave. brought a portable statue of the Madonna to greet the Pope as he rode by popemobile to Nathan Phillips Square. Young and old lined the route, waving papal flags and souvenirs and hoping for a wave or blessing from the Pontiff. It's a once-in-a-lifetime thrill, said Ruth Sullivan, 65, who came directly from her night shift as a nurse at Scarborough Centenary Hospital to join the exuberant crowds. It's a peace mission. I think he's trying to get the young people to get back on the right track.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0074245F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Yorkville
Province or state:Ontario