A general view of St Peter's Square at the Vatican gathered of faithfull during Pope John Paul II blessing on the occasion of his midnight New Year's Eve appearance early Monday, Jan.1, 2001. The Pontiff said: " I wish that the new millennium brings to all nations, peace, justice, brotherhood and prosperity. (Marco Di Lauro, AP)
First Posted: 12/29/11 04:00 PM ET Updated: 12/29/11 04:52 PM ET