31 May 1995 — Peace Torch part VI
Then, speaking in Italian, the Pope explained the symbolism of the Torch to the crowds in Saint Peter’s Square. In conclusion, the Pope said, “I salute the runners of the Peace Run, who are carrying a Torch as a testimony to peace through the streets of the world.”
Sri Chinmoy, Pope John Paul II: God’s Heart-Prize winner, Agni Press, 2002