Pope John Paul II's Visit to Monterey Bay Area

Pope John Paul II visited the Monterey Bay area on September 17, 1987. He celebrated mass at Laguna Seca Raceway where 50,000 people had gathered to see him. Also on the itinerary was an appearance at the Carmel Basilica before 3,000 people.
Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel, 9/18/87
Date: 1987-09-17
Type: ARTICLE
Coverage: Monterey (County)
Identifier: FF-POPE

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1980s, . “Pope John Paul II's Visit to Monterey Bay Area.” Santa Cruz Sentinel, 9/18/87. 1987-09-17. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/11092. Accessed 15 Apr. 2024.