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EGYPT: MOUNT SINAI: POPE JOHN PAUL II'S PILGRIMAGE (2)

(26 Feb 2000) Voice and effects VOICED BY: PHILIPPA MEAGHER Pope John Paul II reached the foot of Mount Sinai in Egypt on Saturday. He made a long-desired pilgrimage to the land where God is said to have bestowed the Ten Commandments upon Moses. The pope led a prayer ceremony to about 1,500 people at the Monastery of St Catherine - an ancient religious complex at the foot of Mount Sinai. 00.02 Mount Sinai is one of the holiest sites for Christians, Muslims and Jews. 00.06 It was written in the Bible that this is where Moses was presented with the Ten Commandments. 00.12 It was Pope John Paul II's wish to come here and visit the sacred site. 00.17 He was escorted inside the ancient Greek Orthodox building, where he carried out religious rituals. 00.23 Historic artefacts and documents are housed inside the Monastery and they were shown to the religious pontiff. 00.30 The monastery holds an important collection of ancient manuscripts, icons and relics believed to be those of St. Catherine of Alexandria. 00.38 She converted to Christianity and was beheaded for directly accusing the Roman emperor of idolatry. 00.42 The most powerful element of the monastery is its location and connection with one of the most prominent passages of the Old Testament. 00.49 The Pope's arrival brought extraordinary activity to the mountain perch. 00.54 UPSOT: Crowd chanting (English): "John Paul II we love you." 00.58 People from all around the world went to the religious complex on Saturday to catch a glimpse of the great man who returned their compliment. 01.07 UPSOT Pope (English): "John Paul II, he loves you too." 01.13 SOUNDBITE: (English) "It wasn't very hard for me to come here because it was a pleasure to come to see the holy father, I was enthusiastic, so I wish he would stay here for a little longer here with us." SUPERCAPTION: Vox pop 01.27 Christian and animist rebels in southern Sudan have been fighting since 1983 for autonomy from the Arab, Muslim-dominated government in the north. 01.34 The visit could help ease friction with Greek Orthodox leaders and assist in closing the rift with the Vatican. 01.43 Vision ends Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...