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Poland celebrates 26th Pope's Day honoring John Paul II
Poland marked the 26th Pope's Day on October 11, 2026, with nationwide commemorations dedicated to Saint John Paul II. Under the theme “St. John Paul II. Disciple – Missionary,” the event focused on the importance of personal Christian testimony in the modern world and digital age.
Religious ceremonies and public gatherings took place across various cities. In Krakow, Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś presided over a Mass at the St. John Paul II Sanctuary, emphasizing support for the “New Millennium Work” Foundation, which provides educational scholarships to youth from impoverished areas. In Gdynia, residents held a procession through the city center, while in Przemyśl, central celebrations focused on the call to share faith.
Other commemorative activities included a 650 km relay run from Ruda Śląska to Wadowice to mark the anniversary of John Paul II's election, and local festivities in Bełchatow featuring prayer services, concerts, and sporting events for families.
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Grzegorz Ryś · John Paul II · Krakow · New Millennium Work Foundation · Poland · Waldemar Janiga
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The theme for the event was ‘St. John Paul II. Disciple – Missionary’. sjanpawel2.pl · emmepress.com · przemyska.pl
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 26th Pope's Day was celebrated on Sunday, October 11. sjanpawel2.pl · emmepress.com · przemyska.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Pope's Day is an annual event established by the Polish Episcopal Conference in 2000. emmepress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Foundation ‘New Millennium Work’ supports the studies of over one thousand young people from impoverished areas of Poland. emmepress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Father Waldemar Janiga stated that Poland needs people who are not only educated but also upright and honest. przemyska.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś emphasized that the goal is to support young people who wish to learn but lack the necessary conditions. sjanpawel2.pl