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A Catholic Voter’s Manual – a document of the Social Affairs Council of the Polish Bishops’ Conference
Standing on the side of life, striving to protect family rights and a commitment to peace are among the principles set out in A Catholic Voter’s Manual. This document of the Social Affairs Council of the Polish Bishops’ Conference was published on September 21, preceding the upcoming parliamentary elections in Poland.
The welcome of Pope Francis by Archbishop Stanislaw Gadecki
Welcoming the Pope at Wawel, Polish Episcopal Conference President Abp. Stanislaw Gadecki said that the pontiff's pilgrimage came during the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy. "The church in Poland feels a special responsibility in this area. This is because the message of mercy is closely connected with a daughter of our country, St. Faustina Kowalska, as well as with St. Pope John Paul II, both of whom - through their lives and their writing - brought its value closer to us," he remarked.
Archbishop Gallagher: The purpose of every State is the common good
The purpose of every State is the common good in the broadest sense. This includes promoting internal and external peace - said Archbishop Paul Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States of the Holy See, during a solemn scientific session on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the restoration of diplomatic relations between Poland and the Holy See.
Over 32,000 consecrated persons serve in Poland and abroad
“This year, we celebrate the 23rd World Day for Consecrated Life established by Pope John Paul II as a day of gratitude for the presence of consecrated persons in the Church and in the world. This year’s theme concerns young people and their vocation, as well as the commitment of consecrated people to the ministry of youth - said Bishop Jacek Kicinski CMF, chairman of the Committee for the Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life of the Polish Bishops’ Conference.
President of the Polish Bishops' Conference expresses condolences following the death of Pope Senior Benedict XVI
Together with the whole Church in Poland, I thank the Lord God for the beautiful life and pontificate of Pope Benedict XVI, trusting that they are already bringing a blessed harvest now and will bring a blessed harvest in the future," wrote the President of the Polish Bishops' Conference Archbishop Stanislaw Gądecki in his condolences following the death of Pope Senior Benedict XVI.
