The secret tour that helped make the pope’s visit to Iowa a reality

DES MOINES, Iowa — After Joe Hays’ letter inviting Pope John Paul II to Iowa made it to the right people, the Des Moines Diocese had to quickly figure out where they’d take the pope and how they’d pull it off. Listen to their story and find out how a carton of cigarettes sealed the deal.

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