US EditionCardinal Ryś named new archbishop of Krakow, marking historic transition for church in Poland
Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś succeeds Archbishop Jędraszewski to lead Kraków with a focus on pastoral care, youth engagement, and church unity after nine years of division, church observers said.
- On Nov. 26, 2025, Pope Leo XIV accepted Archbishop Marek Jędraszewski's resignation and nominated Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś of Łódź as successor in the Archdiocese of Kraków.
- Observers note that Kraków lacked internal listening and became deeply divided under Archbishop Marek Jędraszewski, prompting calls for renewal, while Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś’s synodal work and ties to 80 or 90% of priests in the Archdiocese of Kraków align with this pastoral focus.
- Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz told reporters that `our own man` who `understands the community`, praising Ryś’s pastoral courage, while Augustyn noted priests would be `probably more confident with him`.
- On Nov. 14 Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś established the second independent diocesan commission in the Archdiocese of Łódź to probe past abuse, and commentators hope he will set up a similar commission in the Archdiocese of Kraków soon.
- Edward Augustyn said this signals Pope Leo XIV's return to established episcopal appointments, departing from Pope Francis' earlier `experiments`, while commentators view Ryś’s transfer as a historic transition for Poland.
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Cardinal Ryś named new archbishop of Krakow, marking historic transition for church in Poland
Taking the most prestigious archbishop's seat in the country, the Archbishops' Palace of Krakow, Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś -- one of the most globally recognized Polish owners of the red hat -- makes history by becoming the successor of Krakow's archbishops who reshaped the church in Poland.
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