On Monday in the Wawel Cathedral Krakow bishops celebrated Holy Mass for the soul of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88.
In a homily Cardinal Dziwisz He expressed gratitude for his deep faith, unwavering hope, love and service to the Church and the world at a time when wars were fought.
– The Pope cared for the most difficult matters of the world, did not run away from them, did not close his eyes. The Holy Father appealed to the responsible, to their consciences, to interrupt the spiral of hatred and violence, he hurried to the help of the victims of conflicts, he prayed especially about the tired Ukraine and o Remelting of their arms to the othermandestroying human houses, schools and hospitals, breaking interpersonal bonds, digging a gap between nations – said Cardinal Dziwisz.
Cracow. Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz: Pope Francis demanded respect for the poor
He pointed out that Pope Francis paid special attention to the situation of smaller churches, believing that in the universal church the right place belongs to even the smallest community. He reminded that his ideal was “Poor and for the poor”.
– he set an example himself poverty, simplicity of lifethe church sensitized it and it must be admitted that we can still and should learn from it in this area. Francis demanded respect for the poorrespecting the rights and innate dignity of every person, regardless of his skin color, origin, religion and views. He embraced with the prayer and concern of the sick, suffering, disabled, persecuted, prisoners – he emphasized, noting that just a few days before his death visited the Roman prison Regina Coeli near the Vatican.
He noted that Francis – realizing the huge challenges of the modern world – “he did not lose hopehe maintained the spirit of faith. “
Pope Francis died. He left during the Mercy Week
Cardinal Dziwisz pointed out that Pope Francis He died during the Mercy Weeksimilarly like Pope John Paul IIwhich he established The Festival of Divine Mercy for the whole church. This year, the Divine Mercy Week began on April 20, on Easter, and it will last until April 27Sunday of Divine Mercy.
– Franciszek was too Pope of mercy. He was close to the mystery of “God rich in mercy,” said Cardinal Dziwisz, adding that the faithful could experience it during his stay in Krakow during World Youth Day.
Pope Francis is dead. Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz recalls John Paul II
On behalf of the Krakow church He thanked the deceased Pope for coming to Krakow and prayer with young people from around the world during World Youth Day In 2016, as well as for the memory of John Paul II, which he canonized at the beginning of his pontificate.
– these two popes – John Paul II and Franciszek – she joined deep concern for the modern church and the fate of our world. They were a real spiritual guides, everyone, according to their charism, temperament, sensitivity, and culture of their nation – pointed out the hierarch.
Pope Francis is dead. The conclave is getting closer
Pope Francis He died on Monday at 7.35 in the morning during recovery after severe pneumonia. He managed the Catholic church from March 13, 2013.
Now we are waiting for the choice of his successor. The conclave starts with the announcement vacantthat is, information about “the state of non -hosting the Holy See.” Cardinals electors They gather in Romeand after the preparation they go to the Sistine Chapel and the vote will take place there.
It is currently in Poland Five cardinals: Stanisław Dziwisz, Stanisław Ryłko, Kazimierz Nycz, Konrad Krajewski and Grzegorz Ryś. The first one, however, will not be able to vote, because he has already reached the age of 80.