Blessed Easter 2026!

<p>We need You, risen Lord! On this Easter Day, together with all Christians throughout the world, we too repeat those words: Jesus, crucified and risen, stay with us! Stay with us, faithful friend and sure support for humanity! /St. John Paul II, Easter Message 2005/ On the occasion of the Feast of the Lord’s Resurrection, </p>

Meeting with the Pope and session of the Board of our Foundation

<p>The meeting of the Board of the Vatican John Paul II Foundation, held in Rome on 11–12 February, has concluded. The gathering began with Holy Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica and a personal meeting with Leo XIV. For the first time, Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś took part in the session; by virtue of the Statute he </p>

Congratulatory Letter for the New President of the Ratzinger Foundation

<p>On 27 January, the Vatican confirmed the new Chairman of the Vatican Foundation Joseph Ratzinger – Benedict XVI. The appointment was given to Rev. Prof. Roberto Regoli. On this occasion, the Chairman of the Vatican Foundation John Paul II addressed to him a congratulatory letter. Congratulatory Letter for Rev. Prof. Roberto Regoli Vatican City, 3 </p>

The Foundation’s 45th Anniversary Memorial Plaque

<p>This year, from 19 to 22 October, the Foundation will celebrate its 45th anniversary in Rome. As previously announced, we plan to commemorate this milestone at the John Paul II Polish House on Via Cassia 1200 with the unveiling of special Benefactors’ Plaques: the Diamond Plaque, dedicated to donations of 10,000€; the Gold Plaque, for </p>

&#8216;Opłatek&#8217; Evening of the French Circle of Friends of our Foundation

<p>On Saturday, 17 January 2026, the French Circle of Friends of the John Paul II Vatican Foundation held its traditional Opłatek evening in the honorary salons of the Palace of Monaco, the seat of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Paris. The gathering brought together numerous members, guests, and friends of the Foundation </p>

Blessed Christmas 2025!

<p>To all our Friends, Collaborators, and Benefactors we extend our warmest Christmas wishes. We keep you in our prayers, sending these greetings from the Heart of the Church.</p>

Foundation Administrator Visits the USA

<p>From 7 to 11 December, Monsignor Dariusz Giers, the administrator of our Foundation, visited the United States. He first travelled to Cleveland at the invitation of Father Eric Orzech, long‑time president and guardian of the Circle of Friends of the Foundation in Ohio. As part of Advent retreats, he visited the Polish parishes of St. </p>

NEW DIRECTOR OF OUR FOUNDATION’S SCIENCE CENTER IN ROME

<p>Rome: Fr. Mirosław Cichoń, PhD is the new Director of the John Paul II Pontificate Center The Center for Documentation and Research of the Pontificate of John Paul II in Rome, run by the John Paul II Vatican Foundation, has a new director. The Administrative Council of our Foundation has appointed Rev. Fr. Mirosław Cichoń, </p>

NEW HIGHER AUTHORITY OF OUR FOUNDATION

<p>Pope Leo XIV appoints Card. Grzegorz Ryś as the new Metropolitan Archbishop of Krakow. At noon on November 26, 2025, the Holy See announced that Pope Leo XIV has appointed Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś, until now Metropolitan Archbishop of Łódź, as the new Metropolitan Archbishop of Krakow. This news is of particular importance also for our </p>