PASTORAL VISIT

OF HIS HOLINESS POPE BENEDICT XVI

IN POLAND

Greeting of the Holy Father

Welcome Ceremony

Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, 27 May 2006

Dear (Franciscan) Fathers

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

During his first journey to Poland, Pope John Paul II visited this Shrine and dedicated his address to the topic of prayer. At the conclusion he said: “I ask you to pray for me here during my life and after my death.”

Today, I wanted to pause for a moment in the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary and, with gratitude, to pray for him as he requested. Following the example of John Paul II, I also turn to you, kindly asking that you pray for me and for all the Church.