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Pilgrims enjoy tea at Bellahouston

Catholics from St John the Baptist in Uddingston, south Lanarkshire, pictured at Bellahouston Park

By Staff Reporter on Friday, 24 September 2010

Pilgrims from St John the Baptist in Uddingston, south Lanarkshire, enjoy tea at Bellahouston Park

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I was very struck by the mood in Bellahouston this time compared with 1982. Then we were all full of exuberance and celebration at just having a Papal visit. This time was very sombre and reflective. Perhaps we have matured a little- certainly, we have passed through some huge changes in society since then. I was glad to be able to tell my nieces and nephews that I wish I had listened properly to the message of John Paul II back then- it would have saved me a lot of angst!