Stanisław Dziwisz
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Stanisław Jan Dziwisz (Polish pronunciation: [staˈɲiswav ˈdʑiviʂ];[1] born 27 April 1939) is a Polish prelate of the Catholic Church. He served as Metropolitan Archbishop of Kraków from 2005 until 2016. He was created a cardinal in 2006. He was a long-time and influential aide to Pope John Paul II, a friend of Pope Benedict XVI, and an ardent supporter of John Paul II's beatification.[2]
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Stanisław Dziwisz | |
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Cardinal, Metropolitan Archbishop Emeritus of Kraków | |
Archdiocese | Kraków |
See | Kraków |
Appointed | 3 June 2005 |
Installed | 27 August 2005 |
Term ended | 8 December 2016 |
Predecessor | Franciszek Macharski |
Successor | Marek Jędraszewski |
Other post(s) | Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria del Popolo (2006-) |
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Ordination | 23 June 1963 by Karol Wojtyła |
Consecration | 19 March 1998 by Pope John Paul II |
Created cardinal | 24 March 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI |
Rank | Cardinal-Priest |
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Born | Stanisław Dziwisz (1939-04-27) 27 April 1939 (age 85) |
Nationality | Polish |
Denomination | Catholic Church |
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Motto | Sursum corda ("Lift up your hearts") |
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