In a private audience granted to rock star Bono, a lead singer in the U2 rock group, John Paul II tries on his sunglasses as a way to look funny and endorse the star's activities.

Doubtless, it was also a way to de-sacralize the role of Supreme Pontiff with which he appeared to be invested.

Below, some close-ups of the star during his performances.

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