Stanisław Dziwisz
Stanisław Jan Dziwisz (born 27 April 1939)[1] is a Polish cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He was the Archbishop of Kraków from 2005 to 2016. He was made a cardinal in 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI.
His Eminence Stanisław Dziwisz | |
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| Archbishop of Kraków | |
.jpg) Stanisław Dziwisz (2018) | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Kraków |
| In office | 2005–2016 |
| Predecessor | Franciszek Macharski |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 23 June 1963 by Bolesław Kominek |
| Consecration | 19 March 1998 by Pope John Paul II |
| Created cardinal | 24 March 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI |
| Rank | Cardinal-Priest |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Stanisław Jan Dziwisz |
| Born | April 27, 1939 Raba Wyżna, Poland |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Motto | Sursum Corda |
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| Coat of arms |  |
Early life and education
changeStanisław Dziwisz was born in Raba Wyżna, Poland. He was ordained a priest on 23 June 1963 by Bishop Bolesław Kominek.[1][2]
Ecclesiastical career
changeIn 1998, Dziwisz was appointed titular bishop of San Leone and Auxiliary Bishop of Kraków. He was consecrated by Pope John Paul II. In 2005, he became the Archbishop of Kraków, succeeding Cardinal Franciszek Macharski. Pope Benedict XVI elevated him to the rank of cardinal in 2006.[1][2]
Activities as Archbishop
changeDziwisz is well-known for his long service as the personal secretary to Pope John Paul II from 1966 until the pope's death in 2005. As Archbishop of Kraków, he played an important role in promoting the legacy of John Paul II and the construction of the John Paul II Center in Kraków.[1][2]
Controversies
changeStanisław Dziwisz has faced criticism for his handling of sexual abuse cases within the Church. He has been accused of covering up allegations against clergy members.[3][4]
Retirement
changeStanisław Dziwisz retired as Archbishop of Kraków in 2016. He was succeeded by Marek Jędraszewski.[1][2]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Życiorys Stanisława Kardynała Dziwisza". www.kul.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Kard. Stanisław Dziwisz". Archidiecezja Krakowska (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ↑ "Za pieniądze i po znajomości. Kardynał Dziwisz miał tuszować co najmniej sześć afer pedofilskich". oko.press (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ↑ "Mocne oskarżenia pod adresem kardynała Dziwisza w reportażu TVN24. "To jego upadek"". Onet Wiadomości (in Polish). 2020-11-10. Retrieved 2024-07-28.