In a 1960 Lenten procession, Pope John XXIII (top center) leaves the Basilica of St. Lawrence Outside-the-Walls in the San Lorenzo workers' quarter of the city. It was 16 years after his predecessor, Pope Pius XII, comforted the homeless in the area when a World War II air raid resulted in partial destruction to the church and surrounding building. At the bottom, the Pope walks with Vatican officials during the procession. On the left is Msgr. Enrico Dante, papal master of ceremonies. Religion News Service file photo
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