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Tuesday, July 26, 2016 -- World Youth Day 2016, Poland

http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/news/2016/07/25/wyd-2016-full-schedule/

World Youth Day 2016: full schedule
posted Monday, 25 Jul 2016

World Youth Day 2016 is taking place in Krakow this week and the Pope is taking part in a number of events

Tuesday, July 26

Opening Mass (Błonia Park, 5.30pm Polish time), presided over by Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz, long-time personal secretary of St John Paul II.
 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnK54tiGLlw
Mass opening World Youth Day
Scheduled for Jul 26, 2016
Archbishop of Cracow,Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, presides at the opening celebration of the 31st World Youth Day, with the participation as of tomorrow of Pope Francis.

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http://www.news.va/en/news/pope-francis-horrified-by-barbarous-attack-on-fren

Pope Francis horrified by ‘barbarous’ attack on French Church
2016-07-26 Vatican Radio

(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis is horrified and shocked by an attack in a church in Rouen, in northern France, where a priest was slain and another hostage was seriously wounded.

A statement released by Fr Federico Lombardi, Director of the Holy See Press Office said: “we are particularly shocked because this horrible violence took place in a Church, in which God’s love is announced, with the barbarous killing of a priest and the involvement of the faithful”.

Fr Lombardi also said the Pope shares the pain and the horror caused by this absurd violence and expresses firm condemnation of every form of hatred and prays for the victims.
 
http://www.thetablet.co.uk/news/5889/0/priest-murdered-as-two-armed-men-take-churchgoers-hostage-during-morning-mass-
Priest murdered as two armed men take churchgoers hostage during morning Mass
26 July 2016

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http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/let-the-fire-of-faith-enkindle-the-world-cardinal-tells-wyd-pilgrims-53722/

Let the fire of faith enkindle the world, cardinal tells WYD pilgrims

Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz says the opening Mass for World Youth Day in Krakow's Blonia Park, July 26, 2016. Credit: Kamil Janowicz/World Youth Day Krakow 2016 via Flickr.

Krakow, Poland, Jul 26, 2016 / 11:45 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz’s welcome to World Youth Day pilgrims on Tuesday had a stirring reminder: it is up to them to ensure that the Gospel of Jesus Christ reaches the world.

“Carry the flame of your faith and ignite with it other flames, so that human hearts will beat to the rhythm of the Heart of Christ, which is ‘a flaming fire of love’,” Cardinal Dziwisz, the Archbishop of Krakow, said in his homily for the July 26 opening Mass of World Youth Day at the city's Blonia Park.
 
http://saltandlighttv.org/blog/world-youth-day/cardinal-dziwisz-introduction-and-homily-for-world-youth-day-opening-mass
Cardinal Dziwisz’ Introduction and Homily for World Youth Day Opening Mass
July 26, 2016

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Catholic News Svc ‏@CatholicNewsSvc  · 6h  6 hours ago   Rome, Lazio   
Relics of St. John Paul II & St Faustina Kowalska carried to altar for opening Mass of #WYDKrakow2016

 

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#WYDKrakow2016 opens under the sign of Divine Mercy.

 

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Wednesday, July 27, 2016 -- World Youth Day 2016, Poland
(Activities are in Polish time)

http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/news/2016/07/25/wyd-2016-full-schedule/

World Youth Day 2016: full schedule

 
Wednesday, July 27

Arrival of Pope Francis (John Paul II International Airport, 4pm)

Welcome Ceremony for Pope Francis (Wawel Royal Castle, Krakow, 5pm)

Pope Francis’s meeting with President of Poland (5.40pm)

Pope Francis’s meeting with Polish bishops (Wawel Cathedral, 6.30pm), followed by silent prayer at the Tomb of St Stanislaus, where the relics of St John Paul II are also displayed, veneration of the Blessed Sacrament in the chapel behind the altar and an address by the Pope

After dinner, the Holy Father will appear in the Papal Window in the Bishops’ Residence in Krajow to greet the faithful gathered in the square
 

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Wednesday, July 27, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ladAP0ntB4k
Pope Francis in Poland: Welcome Ceremony
Scheduled for Jul 27, 2016
Arrival at “St John Paul II” International Airport in Balice-Kraków
Welcome ceremony in the Military Area of the International Airport of Balice-Kraków

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k97mRNmGvU
Pope Francis in Poland: Meeting with the Authorities
Scheduled for Jul 27, 2016
Meeting with the Authorities, the Civil Society and Diplomatic Corps in the courtyard of Wawel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vs5-f3H2xGY
Pope Francis in Poland: Meeting with the Polish bishops
Scheduled for Jul 27, 2016
Meeting with the Polish Bishops in the Cathedral of Kraków

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http://en.radiovaticana.va/news/2016/07/27/french_president_calls_pope_after_priest_is_killed/1246968

French president calls Pope after priest is killed
27/07/2016 08:25

(Vatican Radio) French president Francois Hollande telephoned Pope Francis on Tuesday following the death of the elderly priest Fr. Jacques Hamel, 84, who was killed when two Islamic assailants entered his Church in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray as he was celebrating Mass.

Hollande said “that when a priest is attacked, all of France is wounded,” according to a statement. He assured the Pope that everything would be done to protect Churches and places of worship.
 

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Comments made by pope on flight to Poland...

http://www.news.va/en/news/pope-world-is-at-war-but-its-not-a-war-of-religion

Pope: World is at war but it’s not a war of religions but for power
2016-07-27 Vatican Radio

(Vatican Radio) Referring to recent acts of violence including the killing of a priest in France, Pope Francis said on Wednesday that the world is at war but stressed “it is not a war of religions but for power.

"There is one word I wish to say to clarify." "When I speak about "war" I'm speaking about a war for real, not a "war of religions." It is," he continued, “a war about (economic) interests, money, natural resources and the domination of peoples." All religions, he said, "desire peace. Other people want war." Right!" The Pope was speaking to journalists accompanying him on the plane from Rome to Krakow in Poland. 

Pope Francis began his remarks by noting that the word which is being repeated very often now is “insecurity” but, he said, the real word is “war.”  The world is at war, a piecemeal war. There was the 1914 war with its methods, then the 1939-45 one and now this one.”
 

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http://en.radiovaticana.va/news/2016/07/27/pope_francis__arrives_at_krakow_in_poland/1247112

Pope Francis arrives at Krakow in Poland
27/07/2016 14:23

Polish folklore dancers greeting Pope Francis at Krakow airport.

(Vatican Radio)  Pope Francis has arrived in Poland at the start of his 15th pastoral visit abroad. During his 5-day visit the Pope will attend the World Youth Day celebrations taking place in the southern city of Krakow and also visit the former Nazi concentration camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

The Alitalia Airbus A321 on which he is travelling touched down at Krakow airport just before 16 hours local time on Wednesday.

He was accompanied on board the plane by a Pontifical Delegation and some 70 members of the press.
 

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Catholic News Svc ‏@CatholicNewsSvc  · 4h  4 hours ago   Rome, Lazio   
Welcome, #PopeFrancis. #WYDKrakow2016

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http://en.radiovaticana.va/news/2016/07/27/pope_urges_polish_leaders_to_welcome_those_fleeing_conflicts/1247171

Pope urges Polish leaders to welcome migrants fleeing conflicts
27/07/2016 18:00

(Vatican Radio) During the first official event of his five day visit to Poland, Pope Francis urged the country’s political leaders to welcome migrants fleeing from wars and hunger, while at the same time protecting human life from conception until natural death.

The Pope’s words came as he met with the nation’s president, prime minister and other political leaders in the courtyard of Krakow’s historic Wawel Castle complex.

Noting that this visit marks his first to central-eastern Europe, the Pope spoke about the importance of history in establishing a national identity, based on human and spiritual resources. Recalling the recent 1.050th anniversary of the Baptism of Poland, he said the event marked a powerful moment of national unity, reaffirming harmony, “even amid a diversity of opinions”.

Pope Francis said that while negative historical memories keep the heart and mind fixed on evil, goodPope memories can help a country move forward and forge better relations between peoples and nations. He noted especially the offering of mutual forgiveness between Polish and German Church leaders after the Second World War and the more recent rapprochement between the Catholic Church in Poland and the Russian Orthodox Church.

Speaking of the challenges facing the country today, including the economy, environmental concerns and “the complex phenomenon of migration”, the Pope called for “a spirit of readiness to welcome those fleeing” conflicts or deprived of their basic rights. At the same time, he said, new forms of international cooperation must be developed in order to resolve the problems that force people to leave their native lands.

Please find below the English translation of Pope Francis’s address to Polish authorities in Krakow’s Wawel Castle:
 

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In country known for great caution w/ migrants, #PopeFrancis calls for "wisdom & compassion."

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http://en.radiovaticana.va/news/2016/07/27/pope_francis_gives_commemorative_medal_to_polish_president/1247175

Pope Francis gives commemorative medal to Polish President
27/07/2016 18:30

(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis made a courtesy visit to the President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, on Wednesday afternoon, following his encounter with civil authorities, civil society leaders, and the diplomatic corps, and ahead of his scheduled private meeting with the Bishops of Poland, at the beginning of his five-day Apostolic Journey to the native land of his predecessor, Pope St. John Paul II.

The Holy Father presented President Duda with a gift: the official commemorative medal of the visit, depicting the “Black Madonna” – a famous image of the Mother of God and an object of intense devotion – on one side, the logo of the 31st  World Youth Day on the other.
 

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http://en.radiovaticana.va/news/2016/07/27/pope_francis_holds_private_meeting_with_polands_bishops/1247207

Pope Francis holds private meeting with Poland's bishops
27/07/2016 17:13

(Vatican Radio) Following his encounter with Poland’s political leaders in Krakow’s Wawel Castle on Wednesday, Pope Francis met privately with the nation’s bishops in the nearby basilica dedicated to the saints Stanislaus and Wenceslaus.

The first royal arch-cathedral basilica was built on the site almost a thousand years ago, while the current Gothic construction was begun in the 14th century. It is Poland’s national shrine and has served as the coronation site of kings over the centuries.
 
Fr Lombardi pointed out that there would be no television coverage of the event since Pope Francis has made clear that he prefers such a “familiar encounter” when he meets with bishops during his pastoral journeys abroad.

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Pope tells bishops before end of meeting: "Please, remember the grandparents, remember the grandparents!"

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http://www.lastampa.it/2016/07/27/vaticaninsider/eng/world-news/lombardi-popes-first-day-at-wyd-was-very-intense-and-fruitful-7lJhcKb1aMcpbrOSN6sOwN/pagina.html

Lombardi: Pope’s first day at WYD was very intense and fruitful
After his meeting with the President of the Republic, Duda, Francis had an informal conversation with around 130 Polish bishops
27/07/2016

“I think I may say that today was a very intense and fruitful first day,” said Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi, commenting on how the Pope’s day in Krakow, where he arrived today to celebrate the 31st World Youth Day. Regarding the closed-door meeting with Polish bishops which took place in the cathedral, Fr. Lombardi described it as “very simple and informal, I must reiterate,” he said, “that most bishops are simple men, they aren’t members of the old guard that intimidate you a bit, but there is no mystery, the meeting was a totally informal affair.”
 
“Dechristianisation” was among the topics discussed “and as is typical of him, the Pope spoke once again about closeness, about performing acts of mercy, about care and zeal”.
 
Other subjects he discussed with the bishops, were the worshiping of money, which is countered with “a spirit of solidarity” and “a concrete commitment to mercy and the practice of mercy in today’s world”. About refugees, he also highlighted the complexity of the reasons that drive people to leave their homelands behind.
 

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http://en.radiovaticana.va/news/2016/07/27/pope_francis_pays_tribute_to_wyd_volunteer/1247310

Pope Francis pays tribute to WYD volunteer
27/07/2016 22:08

(Vatican Radio) During his stay in Krakow the Holy Father will be residing at the Archbishop’s residence in the heart of the city.  This was the home of the Cardinal Archbishop of Krakow, Karol Wojtyla before his elevation to the See of Peter.

It was from the window of this residence that Pope John Paul II greeted his fellow countrymen on his many papal visits over the course of his pontificate and on Wednesday evening Pope Francis continued that tradition speaking to crowds of young people below.

He told them he could see that they were here with great joy in their hearts. Then he said to them that he had some bad news to tell them.

Let us be silent, the Pope said, as he spoke to them about a 22 year old WYD volunteer who died on the 2nd of July of cancer having been diagnosed in November of last year. This boy, the Holy Father said had worked very hard for this World Youth Day and had even booked to travel with him on a tram ride during this festival.
 
Concluding his remarks, the Pope joked that the young pilgrims should do what young people do, make noise during these nights before adding, pray for me.

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Thursday, July 28, 2016 -- World Youth Day 2016, Poland
(Activities are in Polish time)

http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/news/2016/07/25/wyd-2016-full-schedule/

World Youth Day 2016: full schedule
posted Monday, 25 Jul 2016

 
Thursday, July 28

Pope Francis to travel to Balice, stopping at the Convent of the sisters of the Presentation (7.40am)

Arrival at Jasna Gora Monastery in Częstochowa (9.45am)

Mass on the occasion of the 1050th anniversary of the baptism of Poland (10.30am)

Consignment of the keys to Krakow to the Pope at the Bishops’ Residence, followed by tram ride to Błonia Park (5pm)

Arrival at Błonia Park (5.15pm)

WYD Welcome Ceremony (5.30pm)

After dinner, the Holy Father will appear in the Papal Window in the Bishops’ Residence in Krajow to greet the faithful gathered in the square
 

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Thursday, July 28, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=270gFdax1MY
Pope Francis in Poland: Holy Mass at Jasna Gora
Scheduled for Jul 28, 2016
Holy Mass on the occasion of the 1050th anniversary of the Baptism of Poland, in the area near the Shrine of Częstochowa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RV-VGwqYAs
Pope Francis in Poland: Welcome Ceremonny at Błonia
Scheduled for Jul 28, 2016
Welcoming ceremony by the young people at Jordan Park in Kraków's Błonia
 

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http://en.radiovaticana.va/news/2016/07/28/pope_francis_visits_convent_in_krakow,_poland/1247365

Pope Francis visits convent in Krakow, Poland
28/07/2016 10:21

(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Thursday morning made a brief visit to the Convent of the Sisters of the Presentation in Krakow, Poland.

During the visit, the Holy Father met with the sisters of the convent, and some students from the school associated with the facility.

While there, he signed the guest book with a message for the Sisters: “With gratitude for your generous service, I give you my blessing and encourage you in your educational apostolate.  Cultivate with love the seeds of goodness, beauty and truth that God sows in every new generation.”
 

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http://www.news.va/en/news/homily-of-pope-francis-for-mass-in-czestochowa

Pope Francis marks 1050th anniversary of 'Baptism of Poland'
2016-07-28 Vatican Radio

(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Thursday morning celebrated Mass at the Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa, Poland, to mark the 1050th anniversary of the ‘Baptism of Poland.’

A sea of people stretching 7 kilometres lined the route from Czestochowa all the way to the hilltop monastery of Jasna Góra, Poland’s national shrine.

Young and old had been waiting since early morning under an overcast sky to be here at this place of pilgrimage. In the grounds of the monastery itself, which houses the revered icon of the Black Madonna of Czestochowa, pilgrims carried banners with an image of Pope Francis which read in Spanish “benvenido”.

In a change to his programme, Pope Francis made the journey to Czestochowa by car instead of by helicopter to be here, and as soon as the crowds got word that he had arrived, a great applause rang out and the choir began to sing.

As the Holy Father made his way to this shrine, in the fondly named Pope mobile, he was greeted every step of the way by thousands of enthusiastic people waving Polish, Vatican and even Argentinian flags along this walk of pilgrimage.

On his arrival he met with a group of disabled people including a little girl, lingering to take her hand.

Then it was onward to witness one of the highlights of this visit to Poland, the Black Madonna of Czestochowa.

Trumpets played as this miraculous icon was unveiled from behind its golden screen as an emotional Pope Francis looked on.

Following a greeting from the Superior General of the Pauline Order, the Pope presented the Madonna with a gift of golden roses and then kissed copy of the black icon which had been given to him.

The Pope had come here to celebrate the 1050th anniversary of the Baptism of Poland and as he made his way to the specially constructed alter situated above the faithful below, the choir performed Poland’s most famous Marian hymm.

In his Homily, Pope Francis spoke about a God who is contented by little things, unlike ourselves who, he said, “always want to possess something greater.” To be attracted by power, by grandeur, by appearances”, he added, “is tragically human”.

Highlighting those Polish sons and daughters who made the power of the Gospel shine forth, Pope Francis made special mention of “those meek and powerful heralds of mercy who were Saint John Paul II and Saint Faustina.”

God is near, God is real,” the Holy Father said, and Mary offers us her nearness and helps us to discover what we need to live life to the full. “She is a Mother who takes people’s problems to heart and acts.  She recognizes moments of difficulty and handles them discreetly, efficiently and decisively.”

Please see the full text of his homily is below