Statue of John Paul II
Statue of John Paul II
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands3,727 contributions
Oct 2020
So many statues of Karol Wojtyla in Poland. The one listed here is probably near Wawel cathedral. There is another one just 300m away in the courtyard of the Archbishop's palace at Kanonicza. Wojtyla at Wawel (erected in 2008) is depicted in a more conventional way: prelate in medieval attire with miter, pensive facial expression. The statue in the palace courtyard dates from 1980 and is more expressive with arms stretched, as if reaching out. I wonder if he liked it. At the time Wojtyla had been pope for just two years.
For an outsider it is difficult to understand why the Polish core of Wojtyla followers seem so enthusiastic about the man. Catholics world over regard a pope as God's first representative on earth and as infallible, but even inside the Catholic church many see the record of Wojtyla as rather controversial. His opposition to contraception (even the use of condoms to prevent the spread of aids), his handling of the sexual abuse scandal (promoting US bishop McCarrick), against the ordination of women, to mention just a few issues. Of course outside the Catholic church his opposition to homosexuality and the right of women to choose for abortion was not appreciated.
For an outsider it is difficult to understand why the Polish core of Wojtyla followers seem so enthusiastic about the man. Catholics world over regard a pope as God's first representative on earth and as infallible, but even inside the Catholic church many see the record of Wojtyla as rather controversial. His opposition to contraception (even the use of condoms to prevent the spread of aids), his handling of the sexual abuse scandal (promoting US bishop McCarrick), against the ordination of women, to mention just a few issues. Of course outside the Catholic church his opposition to homosexuality and the right of women to choose for abortion was not appreciated.
Written February 11, 2021
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TheShis
Tel Aviv, Israel39,117 contributions
Mar 2023
The statue of the former pope, John Paul II is located in front of the cathedral of the Wawel castle.
Written March 20, 2023
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Andrew T
Buchlyvie, UK63 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
This life like statue is located just inside the main entrance to the castle. It is free to enter the castle grounds and view the statue. If you are interested in the Pope this is a worthwhile place to visit.
Written January 20, 2020
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windytravel79
Budapest, Hungary1,339 contributions
Oct 2019
There are many statues about the polish pope, this is one of them. Actually there is nothing special about it.
Written November 4, 2019
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George B
Aberdeen, UK1,548 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
It is a nice statue of Pope John Paul in Wawel Castle just outside the Cathedral.
A superb statue recognising the great man and a fitting tribute.
A superb statue recognising the great man and a fitting tribute.
Written September 13, 2019
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marian t
Cork, Ireland72 contributions
Apr 2019
Pope John Paul II statue is in Wawel Castle. nice to see this while visiting the castle. John Paul is very popular amongst the Polish people.
Written April 12, 2019
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JDfromTitusville
Titusville, FL141 contributions
Aug 2018
another stautue very nice, it is interesting to mee how clean and well cared for the statues ect in Poland are, there is no graffiti to speak of. the parks and squares are very clean. Much to enjoy
Written August 24, 2018
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James S
Banbury, UK418 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
It's a statue. Of John Paul II. I am not sure how something like this could be either excellent or terrible. I mean, it is just a statue, of John Paul II, in the middle of Krakow.
Written July 8, 2018
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Tupelo010835
Denton, TX2,016 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
As others have observed, i’s a statue. But whenever one sees a statue of or a monument to John Paul II anywhere in Poland, it’s just plain special.
Highly Recommended
Highly Recommended
Written June 29, 2018
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TheShis
Tel Aviv, Israel39,117 contributions
Mar 2018 • Solo
There's absolutely nothing special about this statue.
It is the statue of the former Pope, John Paul II.
But that's it.
It is the statue of the former Pope, John Paul II.
But that's it.
Written April 21, 2018
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