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3rd Congress “Europa Christi”: John Paul II as the Patron Saint of Europe
The participants of the 3rd International Congress “Europa Christi” resembled the Christian roots of Europe and the need to return to the idea of the founding fathers of the European Union on February 14 at Jasna Góra. The theme of the meeting focused on the figures of Saints Cyril and Methodius on the occasion of the 1150th anniversary of the death of St. Cyril, co-patron of Europe, the apostle of the Slavs.
Spokesman of the Polish Episcopate: In 100 days we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of John Paul II’s birth
In 100 days we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of John Paul II’s birth. Let us bear witness to our attachment to the Polish Pope and faithfulness to his teaching. Let us also take part in the National Pilgrimage to Rome for the 100th anniversary of the birth of John Paul II – stressed Fr. Paweł Rytel-Andrianik, the spokesman of the Polish Bishops' Conference.
May 17, 2020: National Pilgrimage to Rome for the 100th birthday of St. John Paul II
I invite you to the National Pilgrimage to Rome. The main celebration of the 100th anniversary of St. John Paul II’s birth will take place on May 17, 2020. The solemn Eucharist in the Vatican will be presided by Pope Francis - said Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki, President of the Polish Bishops’ Conference, after receiving a response to the request addressed to the Holy Father.
19th Pope’s Day as part of celebrations of the 100th anniversary of St. John Paul II’s birth
The uniqueness of this Pope’s Day lies in the fact that we experience it in the year in which the universal Church and the Church in Poland is celebrating the 100th anniversary of John Paul II’s birth. Therefore, let us make sure that the Pope’s Day is lived with full commitment at the parish level, with the full involvement of cities and villages, with full commitment in the dioceses and in Warsaw itself - said Cardinal Kazimierz Nycz, metropolitan of Warsaw and chairman of the Council of the “Work of the New Millennium” Foundation, during a press conference before the 19th Pope’s Day, which we will take place on Sunday, October 13 under the motto: “Rise, Let Us Be On Our Way”.
President of the Polish Episcopate: St. John Paul II started the process of preventing sexual crimes in the Church
People who thoroughly research the history of the pontificate of St. John Paul II know very well that the issues of protecting children and youth and counteracting sexual crimes by some clergymen were the highest priority for him, emphasizes Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki, vice-president of the Council of European Episcopal Conferences (CCEE) and president of the Polish Episcopal Conference.
Archbishop Scicluna: I am an eyewitness of the determination of St. John Paul II to combat sexual abuse of minors
I am an eyewitness of the determination of St. John Paul II to combat sexual abuse of minors when such cases were brought to his attention. I believe that those who question the competence or determination of St. John Paul II in the treatment of this phenomenon should brush up on their knowledge of history, said Metropolitan Archbishop Charles Scicluna of Malta, adjunct secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, in an interview with the Polish Catholic News Agency KAI, carried out during his visit to Poland.
Position of the Polish Bishops’ Conference: We appeal to respect the memory of one of the most outstanding Poles
In view of recent large-scale attempts to discredit the person and work of St. John Paul II, we once again appeal to everyone to respect the memory of one of our most outstanding compatriots - wrote the bishops gathered at the 394th Plenary Assembly of the Polish Bishops' Conference in the Position "Saint John Paul the Great."
