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Pope heading to Poland on Wednesday

To mark World Youth Day, visit concentration camps

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(ANSA) - Fiumicino, July 26 - Pope Francis will set off tomorrow for a visit to Poland to mark World Youth Day in Krakow, sources said Tuesday.
    During his stay, the pontiff will also visit the World War Two concentration camps of Auschwitz and Birkenau and some Polish sanctuaries. Before he sets off on flight AZ4000 at 14:00, Francis will be greeted by Alitalia President Luca Cordero di Montezemolo and its CEO Cramer Bell. The plane is due to land in Krakow at 16:00.
    Three pilots and six flight attendants will be on board the Airbus A321. The pontifical delegation will also be accompanied by members of the press.
   

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