1970 Press Photo Pope Paul VI reads a special prayer and blessed crowd

Pope Paul VI reads a special prayer (left) and blessed crowd in St. Peter's Square (right) during New Year's Day Ceremony Jan. 1. The Pontiff expressed "great sorrow" over continued conflicts in Vietnam, Africa and the Middle East. He also said the world is menaced by "very grave threats."

Photo is dated 1970.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.