Gianni Giansanti: John Paul II's Photographer

Pope John Paul II Gianni Giansanti The Pope's Photographer A retrospective of the late Italian photographer, who spent thirty years covering the Vatican
Gianni Giansanti / Polaris

Hill of Crosses
Lithuanians have been placing crucifixes here since the 19th century. John Paul II chose this site to deliver a blessing during his visit to the former Soviet Republic in 1993.

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