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“John Paul II, above all, managed to contain the huge mass of frustration, of hate that had accumulated in that region, in favour of a peaceful transition. This was, without doubt, something that changed European history.”

Quote by Rocco Buttiglione

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Rocco Buttiglione
Rocco Buttiglione

Rocco Buttiglione, an Italian politician born on June 6, 1948, has been active in the Italian political scene for many years, playing a key role in European politics. more

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