Homily of Pope John Paul: Christ’s Spiritual Kingdom
EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION FOR THE FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING
HOMILY OF POPE JOHN PAUL II
Sunday, 23 November 1997
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