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In this photo released by the Italian Police press office, a general view of the avenue leading to St. Peter's Square in Rome, Saturday, April 30, 2011, where pilgrims are starting to gather waiting to enter the square where Pope John Paul II beatification will take place tomorrow. Tens of thousands of people are converging on Rome for the beatification. (AP Photo/Massimo Sestini, Police press office HO) EDITORIAL USE ONLY