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Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Filipazzi: We wish Poland and all the countries of the world peace and harmony
Peace and harmony are exactly those goods which we, Ambassadors, wish Poland and all the countries in the world at the start of the New Year – said the Apostolic Nuncio to Poland, Archbishop Antonio Guido Filipazzi, extending his wishes to the President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda from the entire Diplomatic Corps during the New Year’s meeting.
The Pope drew attention to Archbishop Gadecki’s Speech
Speaking with the Polish delegation on October 10th, during the session’s break, Pope Francis expressed interest in the speech of the Synod Father from Poland, Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki. The Pope said that he liked it, especially because a biblical scholar addressed a social issue. “The Holy Father drew attention to Archbishop Gądecki’s pertinent observations regarding the new totalitarianism that is shaping the attitudes of young people and destroying them,” reported Bishop Marian Florczyk, who was present at the meeting with the Pope.
Bishops in a letter for the centenary of John Paul II’s birth: Today he would tell us – “Do not be afraid”
In this difficult time for us all - when we struggle with the coronavirus pandemic and question the future of our families and society - it is worth asking what he would he say to us today? What message would speak to us his countrymen in May 2020? First come to our minds these words which he spoke to us in the homily inaugurating his pontificate. “Do not be afraid. Open wide the doors for Christ” - emphasizes the Praesidium of the Polish Bishops’ Conference in a letter on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of John Paul II.
Polish Bishops: the need for service to marriage and the family as well as people in non-sacramental relationships
The Polish Bishops’ Conference on 379th Plenary Meeting, on June 8, adopted the „Pastoral Guidelines for the Exhortation Amoris Laetitia”. Bishops emphasize the need to serve the engaged, spouses and families as well as people living in irregular relationships according to the pastoral criteria proposed by Pope Francis: acceptance, accompaniment, discernment and integration. The document does not address the issue of holy communion for people living in non-sacramental relationships.
Pope Francis to Poles: may pastoral visits help you be an open Church
Your homes and parishes traditionally resound with carols and pastoral visits are in progress. May these events help you to be an open Church, reaching out to those who no longer participate in parish life – said Pope Francis, greetings the Polish pilgrims present during the Wednesday general audience.
