Poland Was Not Only the Pope

Media Tenor Country Award Raises Questions About Journalistic Standards

National pride and religion are important aspects of Polish identity – and John Paul II combined both facets in a more than only symbolic way: Poland`s desire for international recognition as well as a deep spirituality. Even in his death the 264th pope did not disappoint his compatriots: The picture of Poland conveyed to the world between July 2004 and June 2005 in international TV news was marked by attention and respect for its most famous ambassador.

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