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December 26, 1994-January 2, 1995 -- Vol. 144, No. 26

COVER

Man of the Year

John Paul II 48

In these days of moral chaos, John Paul II is fiercely resolute about his

ideals, mapping the way for a world that often wants to seek its own

righteous path.

Profile: Philosopher and autocrat, Polish priest and Roman Pontiff, aging

idealist.

The Pope and America: Tales of a divided parish.

Essay: John Paul II and the legacy of John XXIII.

Images 84

1994 in stunning pictures, from shattered freeways to South African

jubilation

Best Of 1994 131

This year's tallies for science, the arts, people, products and sports

(including some worsts as...

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