VATICAN CITY, MAY 3, 2006 (VIS) - After greeting the crowds at the end of his general audience, celebrated today in St. Peter's Square, the pope acknowledged the Polish pilgrims, especially numerous today.
Pope Benedict XVI commented that "for the Church in Poland, as in the entire nation, this is a particularly solemn day, as the Church celebrates the solemnity of the Mother of God, Queen of Poland. This year is the 350th anniversary of King Jan Kazimierz's assigning this title to the Virgin. Furthermore, the Polish nation remembers the 1791 ratification of the Constitution on May 3, which expresses great hopes for the renovation of political and social life."
The Holy Father greeted the Polish bishops gathered in Jasna Gora and all of the faithful. "I confide the preparations for my pilgrimage to Poland to your prayers," he concluded, "I bless you all".
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