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Pope John Paul II kneels down and kisses the ground at Cardiff airport on his visit to Wales L Stock Photo - Alamy
Why does the Pope kiss the ground after he disembarks from an airplane? Answer: It's a sign of being humble...a true shepherd of God! even Jesus Christ our Lord do that! *************************************************
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