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Pope John Paul II

It was 40 years ago today: Catholics around the world unite to remember the 40th anniversary of JPII being elected Pope

On this day in 1978, Karol Wojtyła (L) was made Pope John Paul II in front of St. Peter’s Basilica where the Primate of Poland, Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński (R) paid homage. Andrzej Kossobudzki Orłowski/PAP

TFN takes a look back at the Polish Pope from Wadowice who helped change the world and bring about the fall of communism.

Pumped up and ready to go: On the eve of the Tour de Pologne TFN speaks to race director Czesław Lang

Started in 1928, the race took place five times before WWII broke out. It resumed in 1947 and is now part of the UCI World Ranking and one of the most important races in Eastern Europe.

Top 5 articles:

Mayor offers reward to first couple to have a boy in village where only girls are born
It’s official! Kraków is the best place in Europe for food, says European Academy of Gastronomy
HERO! Polish chef tackles London Bridge terrorist with 1.5-metre narwhal tusk
Old black and white photos of Warsaw Uprising brought to life in incredible colour
One of Egypt’s oldest churches dating back to the 4th century found hidden behind ancient basilica wall

Art & Culture

Collection of sketches and drawings reveal little-known side of film director Andrzej Wajda

Despite having a string of award-winning films to his name, the director’s first love was painting and the new exhibition entitled the ‘Japanese Notebook’ presents a collection of his drawings depicting the interesting and unique mysteries he came across during his time in the land of the rising sun.

The first report:

Polish PM, German chancellor attend Auschwitz foundation anniversary
Polish army to offer help to Albania after earthquake
Angela Merkel, Mateusz Morawiecki arrive at Auschwitz
Poland to co-host European volleyball championships in 2021
Tragic gas blast kills eight in south Poland

Vanishing lives: Descendants of 17th century bearded radicals who fled to Poland from Russia to avoid religious persecution are now facing a new crisis as their numbers slowly dwindle out

It is easy to miss their presence - the three-barred crosses, the wooden banyas and the modest churches – unless you know what to look for. TFN travelled to the regions of Mazury and Suwalszczyzna in north-east Poland to track down the Old Believers, a minority which has almost disappeared, yet which still lingers among the hills, fields and virgin forests in the land of a thousand lakes.

Dan Session
Today we take a look at the Polish musicians who have been recording for ECM.

Why So Serious?
Sergiusz takes a look at two of Poland’s phenomenal female writers.

Events

27/09 - 15/12 Interwar architecture exhibition showcases five themes in five cities
05/11 - 14/01 Fascinating story of Vasa kings brought to life at Warsaw’s Royal Castle
08/12 Robbie Williams is coming to Toruń
27/01 Royals, world leaders to attend Auschwitz liberation anniversary
21/04 March of the Living to be held on April 21

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