Reuters quote of the day, May 13

London, May 12 (Reuters) Following is a notable quote from history. ''You applaud, even though you don't understand me.'' -- Pope John Paul II, during a mass in New York City in 1995 after he recited a prayer in Polish. Pope Benedict announced on May 13, 2005, that he had decided to put his predecessor Pope John Paul II on the fast track to possible sainthood.

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