Thousands of Wiganers flocked to Liverpool to catch a glimpse of him as he visited the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King on Sunday May 30 1982.
Our photographer Frank Orrell was there to capture the momentous occasion.
5. 1982
Pope John Paul 11 celebrates Mass at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King during his visit to Liverpool on Sunday 30th of May 1982. Photo: Frank Orrell
6. 1982
Pope John Paul 11 at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King during his visit to Liverpool on Sunday 30th of May 1982. Photo: Frank Orrell
7. 1982
Pope John Paul 11 hands out Communion during Mass at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King during his visit to Liverpool on Sunday 30th of May 1982. Photo: Frank Orrell
8. 1982
Pope John Paul 11 after celebrating Mass at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King during his visit to Liverpool on Sunday 30th of May 1982. Photo: Frank Orrell