Missouri History Today January 27, 1999: Pope John Paul II Celebrates Mass With Thousands In St Louis

Missouri History Today: January 27, 1999 Pope John Paul II Celebrates Mass With Thousands In St Louis

Silhouette image of the pope, illustrating Pope John Paul II visiting St. Louis in January 1999. Adobe Stock photo.

January 26, 1999

This date in Missouri history: One of the most famous guests in St. Louis history, Pope John Paul II, touched down at Lambert Airport for a 31-hour visit. The Pope was greeted by President Bill Clinton.