Wrota Małopolski - John Paul the Great

Welcome to the Małopolska

The city Kraków and the Malopolska region in general are the homeland of Karol Wojtyla, the future Pope John Paul II. It was from here that he set out to attend the conclave in Roma and to where he would often return in his memories and on his pilgrimages: “I was born here in this land. I have spent most of my life here in Kraków (...) And it was here that I received the grace of vocation to the priesthood (...). It was here in the Wawel Chapel that I was consecrated a bishop”.

[John Paul II, Kraków, 6 June 1979]

Biography

In our Polish land came into the world of a man whose life was a unique gift for the Church and the world. This man's name was Karol.Karol Wojtyla. From 16 October 1978, Karol Wojtyla took the new name of John Paul II.

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Pope places in Małopolska

When traversing the towns and villages of Małopolska, we are bound to encounter a number of places connected with Karol Wojtyła. The Polish Pope was not only born in Małopolska, but he also grew up, studied and ministered here as priest and then bishop until his election to the Papacy.

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In the footsteps od John Paul II

In the folder are presented places in Małopolska, of which John Paul II said in his statement and during the pilgrimage.

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Papal Walking Trails

In Małopolska one can find a great number of trails commemorating John Paul II. His call, “Don’t you neglect these trails…”, resulted in the establishing of the special Foundation of Pope’s Routes, whose goals are to mark out papal routes, organise trips, meetings and services. Most trails are designed for hikers.

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Sanctuaries and places of worship in Małopolska

Today, Małopolska is home to dozens of sanctuaries of varying status: from the world-famous Kalwaria Zebrzydowska and the Sanctuary of the Divine Mercy in Kraków-Łagiewniki to some completely forgotten ones.

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