I kiss the soil as if I placed a kiss on the hands of a mother, for the homeland is our earthly mother. I consider it my duty to be with my compatriots in this sublime and difficult moment.
Pope John Paul IIAbout author
- Author's profession: Clergyman
- Nationality: polish
- Born: May 18, 1920
- Died: April 2, 2005
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