1970 Press Photo Pope Paul VI waves during Vatican general audience - now30977

Pope Paul VI waves to women and children during his general audience at the Vatican Wednesday on the eve of the journey that will take him to the Far East and Pacific. Earlier during the audience, the Supreme Pontiff defended his forthcoming trip against recent criticism. He said: "To travel is a thing that is common and open to all. For a Pope to travel is no longer a novelty."

Photo is dated 1970.

Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.