Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś urges love and understanding at Adam Bonecki's 92nd birthday in Krakow

On 27 July 2026, Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś addressed a Mass celebrating the 92nd birthday of priest Adam Bonecki in Krakow, Poland. He told the audience that truly understanding a person requires a heart, saying, “If someone tries to understand me, they must have a heart for me.” Ryś linked love to a tool of knowledge, citing biblical figures such as Solomon and the teachings of Pope John Paul II, and warned that the Church can appear “unlovable” without radical compassion and tolerance.

The ceremony was held at the parish of St. Stanislaus Kostka in Krakow‑Dębnik and later continued at the Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology, where Bonecki was thanked for his gratitude to the Marian Order community. Ryś praised Bonecki’s rare ability to “understand with his heart,” urging the faithful to combine love with rational insight in interpreting Scripture and community life.