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This photograph shows the statue of the late Pope John Paul II, commemorating two important dates for the Catholic community in Singapore. The statute is holding a sceptre in its left hand. Its other hand is gesturing in the air. A bush of birds of paradise and palm tree can be seen behind the statute. Title devised by Library staff.
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