Stars added for emphasis<p>By VICTOR L. SIMPSON
Associated Press Writer
KRAKOW, **Poland** (AP) _
Pope John Paul II made an
emotional return to his
**homeland** Friday, walking
steadily down the steps of his
plane as his **countrymen**
slowly sang ``We wish you all
the best.''
Tens of thousands poured into
the streets for a glimpse of
**Poland's favorite son**, making
what some fear is his **last visit
home**. Assisted by aides and
clutching the handrail, the
ailing 82-year-old pope
stopped to wave to the crowds
several times as he descended
to the tarmac.
The **Polish-born pontiff**
remained standing during the
Polish and Vatican anthems.
...
``Once again **I greet Poland
and all my countrymen,**'' the
pope said, speaking slowly
but clearly. ``I do so with the
very same sentiments of
emotion and joy that I feel
every time **I return to my
homeland.**''
...
The pope's ninth trip to **his
native Poland** was both **a
nostalgic homecoming** as well
as an effort to demonstrate
solidarity **with his
countrymen**,...<p>***Hey, where's the pope from again?***
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