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The shrine, formerly known as National Shrine of Blessed John Paul II, was renamed the Saint John Paul II National Shrine and unveiled during a Sunday ceremony. (KHALID NAJI-ALLAH/SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES)
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Parishioners’ gathered in front of Pope John Paul II National Shrine before the start of mass to witness the unveiling of the renamed shrine on Sunday, April 27 in Northeast. The shrine was renamed to reflect the sainthood bestowed John Paul II. Khalid Naji-Allah Special to The Washington Times
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Parishioners’ gathered in front of Pope John Paul II National Shrine before the start of mass to witness the unveiling of the renamed shrine on Sunday, April 27 in Northeast. The shrine was renamed to reflect the sainthood bestowed John Paul II. Khalid Naji-Allah Special to The Washington Times
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Parishioners offer prayer during the Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, April 27 at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. Khalid Naji-Allah Special to The Washington Times
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A parishioner readies to receive Holy Communion from Father Gregory Gresko, Chaplain of the Saint John Paul II National Shrine, during the Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, April 27 at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. Khalid Naji-Allah Special to The Washington Times
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Father Gregory Gresko, Chaplain of the Saint John Paul II National Shrine, prepares to break the bread of communion during the Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, April 27 at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. Khalid Naji-Allah Special to The Washington Times
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Parishioners offer praise during the Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, April 27 at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. Khalid Naji-Allah Special to The Washington Times
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A parishioner readies to receive Holy Communion from Father Gregory Gresko, Chaplain of the Saint John Paul II National Shrine, during the Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, April 27 at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. Khalid Naji-Allah Special to The Washington Times
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Father Gregory Gresko, Chaplain of the Saint John Paul II National Shrine, center, offer prayer before Holy Communion during the Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, April 27 at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. Khalid Naji-Allah Special to The Washington Times
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Father Gregory Gresko, Chaplain of the Saint John Paul II National Shrine, blesses the altar area during the Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, April 27 at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. Khalid Naji-Allah Special to The Washington Times
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The relic containing the blood of the former Pope John Paul II was on display during the Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, April 27 at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. Khalid Naji-Allah Special to The Washington Times
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Father Gregory Gresko, Chaplain of the Saint John Paul II National Shrine, delivers his homily overlooking a portrait of Pope John Paul II and the relic containing the blood of the former Pontiff during the Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, April 27 at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. Khalid Naji-Allah Special to The Washington Times
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The Healy family was one of several in attendance for the Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, April 27 at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. Khalid Naji-Allah Special to The Washington Times
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Seminary Kevin Kayser, 20, right, sits with the thurible in the back of the altar during the Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, April 27 at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. Khalid Naji-Allah Special to The Washington Times
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Father Gregory Gresko, Chaplain of the Saint John Paul II National Shrine, sings a hymn during the Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, April 27 at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. Khalid Naji-Allah Special to The Washington Times
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Seminarians Brandon Brown, left, and Michael Russo, right, prepares a passage in the Holy Bible during the Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, April 27 at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. Khalid Naji-Allah Special to The Washington Times
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Seminary Michael Russo holds the Holy Bible during the Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, April 27 at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. Khalid Naji-Allah Special to The Washington Times
