“I smile unfortunately, but as a Christian and Catholic, I know that he returned to his father’s house and went to a better life, so it was not a sad, tragic ceremony,” said President Andrzej Duda.
The President referred to Polsat to the contemporary funeral ceremony of Pope Francis and his relationships with the deceased Holy Father.
I knew Pope Francis, I saw him six times, so I had a special attitude towards him. Unfortunately I didn’t know our saint. John Paul II, I have never had the pleasure of talking to him. Pope Francis was my guest in Krakow, when he came to the World Youth Day, we spoke earlier in the Vatican, when I came to introduce myself after the election of the President of the Republic of Poland and then we saw each other many times. I was supposed to say goodbye to the Holy Father Francis, at the end of March we were a visit, previously planned, but this Pope’s disease prevented an audience. Instead, I met Cardinal Parolin
– said President Andrzej Duda.
A moving encounter with the believers
The president noted that he as a Catholic believes that the pope “returned to the father’s house” and therefore it was not such a sad celebration.
Unfortunately I smile, but as a Christian and Catholic, I went back to his father’s house and went to a better life, so it was not a sad, tragic ceremony. One thing was important to me, because I knew the Holy Father – the fact that he wanted to say goodbye to the believers on the eve of his departure, he went to PL. Saint. Piotr, he said a few words, he was among them. Saint Father Francis loved people and took care of them. The issue of grace was important for him and his entire pontificate was characterized
He noticed.
Education in poverty, in South America had a major influence on him. Many in Europe were surprised by this approach, but it was the great value and characteristic function. I was happy that he could meet the believers in the last moments of his life, saw their smile and joy that they saw the pope who came back from the hospital and managed to take these meetings in it
– The president added.
Polish friend
President Duda assured that the deceased Pope was always very interested in the situation in Poland and the fate of Poland was in his heart.
Poland was important to him, he remembered Poland and he always asked me how we are doing, what the situation in Poland looks like. So I told him about the reforms of the United Right government, we spoke about 500 plus about pro -family policy, which reduced the retirement age and efforts so that people from Poland would not leave. Then the issue of war in Ukraine, refugees and how we deal with this situation, whether people accept refugees. He was always very interested in him
– the president emphasized.
The head of the Polish state also answered the question about the attitude of Pope Francis towards the war in Ukraine, not approved and understood by everyone.
It must be taken into account that the pope is the head of the church, and the basis of faith is to love enemies and not to speak bad about them, seek an opportunity to agree. This attitude, which the Pope and his environment presented, was characterized by not escalating, to ask agreement. He believed that there had to be one place in the world where all parties could come and not be convicted in advance. The war is terrible and it is known that there is a lot of cruelty in the war. Those who are guilty of crime must be responsible for it, but there must also be a place where you can go and you can find a refuge. I think that the Holy Father was just about the fact that even the greatest criminal could come here and not that he would find asylum, that he would have an ally here, but that this is not a place where he will be condemned and the gate is closed for him
He explained.
Conclave
President Duda stated that he did not feel competent enough to suggest which cardinals could be chosen in the Pope’s conclave.
This is not my decision, I do not choose the Holy Father and I do not choose presidents in other countries
He noticed.
It is of course good if it is someone who also has such political qualifications, because it is still a political function. The Pope is the head of the Vatican State and a large world leader
He supplemented.
First of all, it must be a man of a great spirit and you need to know someone well to know what he represents in this respect. I do not perform such an assessment. That is why the pope is chosen by cardinals because they meet, know and be able to select the one who is worth each other most
He added.
War in Ukraine
The president of the Republic of Poland commented on today’s conversations between Wołodyymyr Zelanski and Donald Trump in Rome.
I am a believer and I believe in the power of prayer. Today I looked at the image of President Donald Trump’s conversation with Volodymyr Zelnski in the Basilica of St. Piotr, two leaders who talk in a large space in this holy place. I hope there is such a specific spirit that can inspire new solutions and ideas that will help end this war
He assessed.
Andrzej Duda pointed out that the Polish interest is to end the war in Ukraine for honest circumstances.
For me, the most important thing is the interest of Poland and Poland, and in this interest it is for the war to end with an honest room, which gives us a guarantee for peace and peace, so that we can actually develop. We must lead to the expansion and development of our army, so we spend 5 percent. GDP for defense, but it is also a matter of economic development and increasing the standard of living. It is in our interest that this war will end
– President Andrzej Duda emphasized.
Also read:
– Archbishop Tadeusz Wojda: Francis was absolutely unique. According to him, the church is a place where everyone can experience concern and love
– Symbolic photos! Wołodymyr Zelnski and Donald Trump spoke in the basilica of St. Piotr. The photos show how they are opposite each other
– What a shame for Poland! See what Hołownia did at the Pope’s funeral. Storm on the internet. “And this man wants to become president!”
– On St. Piotr, Bells was killed. Pilgrims are waiting for the funeral of Pope Franciscus. “He was an inspiration for me”
Maz/Polsat News
Source: wPolityce
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