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From the press of the three countries analyzed, emerges a commune approach of the event, values based on common values, beliefs and symbols which certainly existed in the past and which emerged in public space in relation to this event. The question is namely about human solidarity, and about what we can call “humanitarian spirit” expressed first of all by young people forming what is called “JP 2 generation”. On the opposite, differences arise when cultural reappropriation of this event is analyzed. Each nation recalls her own ancient or modern history and expresses her own political sensitivity. The use of archetypes, national and religious symbols is very particular to each culture. But what seems to be common in the presentation of the Pope’s death in newspapers, is the emergence of a cosmopolitan sensitivity among the young “John Paul II generation”. This is the most striking phenomenon about the Pope’s death in the media which was, or became an international event.