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Testament of Pope John Paul II
The Testament of Pope John Paul II is a document sealed with the Ring of the Fisherman of Pope John Paul II, similar to a civilian last will and testament. It was modeled after the Testament of Pope Paul VI.
The document contains in the Polish language, an explanation of several decisions made by Pope John Paul II as to the disposal of his estate and personal belongings of value. It was read before the College of Cardinals by Camerlengo Eduardo Cardinal Martínez Somalo and Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (who became Pope Benedict XVI on 19 April 2005), Dean of the College of Cardinals, before the funeral of Pope John Paul II. It was released to the public on April 7, 2005.
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