Pope John Paul II visited Panama in 1983. It was a wonderful experience having the pope in our country. It was the first time in the history of the country a pope had visited the Isthmus. It was by far the largest concentration of people in a religious event.
Below are a couple of pictures depicting the exact spot where the pope prayed for thousands and thousands of Panamanian Roman Catholics. The statue commemorating the papal visit is located in Albrook. Take a look at this historic site.
Snapshot of the seal of the Holy See next to the statue of Pope John Paul II at Albrook in Panama City, Panama. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Snapshot of the statue of Pope John Paul II located at Albrook in Panama City, Panama. It was the only visit of the pope to Panama. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Beato Juan Pablo II, ruega por nosotros. Amén.
I very much like this statue – particularly that it includes the man and woman. Is there a child, too? I can’t quite tell, here, and I couldn’t find another image that was clear.
I’m curious – do you have any knowledge as to why the Pope is facing one way and the people the other? I would have done it differently – but then, I’m no sculptor!
Hi Linda.
Yes, the other figures beside the Pope is a humble farmer, his wife and a small child in her arms.
I really don’t know why they are positioned they way they are. I’m glad you liked the snapshots.
Regards,
Omar.-
Hello!
This is my perception: Since the blessing is “Urbi et Orbi”, the geographical position of the farmers ( we) doesn´t make any difference…
Regards,