"The Holy Father was very upset by the news of the accident. He was visibly upset and retired (to his private rooms) to say special prayers for the victims."

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20th century in PolandDeath1980s disastersAviation accidents and incidents
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Monsignor Giulio Nicolini, Vatican spokesperson, "Polish Jet Crash Kills 183 38 Victims Had Ties To The U.S." in South Florida Sun Sentinel (10 May 1987)