Pope to visit Poland, primate

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THE POPE is almost certain to visit Poland next spring according to Archbishop Josef Glemp, the Polish Primate. who went to see Pope John Paul in Rome last week.
The primate considered the greatest threat to Poland was economic collapse.
Archbishop Glemp told the press that "although everything, naturally depends on the state of his health, it is almost certain that the Holy Father will come for the 600th anniversary of the Madonna of Jasna Cora."
The anniversary falls in May, a sear after the Pope's shooting, and shortly before his scheduled trip to Britain.
The archbishop again stressed the Church's primarily spiritual role, but added that it could overflow into the social order. Archbishop Glemp returned to a country even deeper in crisis, with hunger demonstrations on the streets.
When asked in Rome about the threats to Poland, he said he did not think the Russians are preparing to invade. He considered the changes over the past year are producing a "more sincere democracy. greater recognition of human rights, more justice which could mean real and lasting social renovation".
Polish pictures — page 2 Cardinal Wyszynski's successor wants the church out of politics. "It's an exaggeration to say Poland can't be governed without the church", he said.
"The church's job is the salvation of souls, it should not aim at political influence. If its preaching of the Gospel inspires men to change society, that's another matter ... it should serve society, both believers and non believers, by throwing a supernatural light on issues."
Will there be innovations also in internal church matters? "Cardinal Wyszynski consulted with other bishops but was a dominant figure. I'll seek more help from other bishops".
In other words, more collegial leadership and no affirmations of merely following in Wyszynski's footsteps from the man who was his personal secretary for 12 years before being made bishop of Warmia (formerly the German Hollenstein) in 1979. In a diocese with Lutheran and orthodox, he won a reputation as Poland's most ecumenical minded bishop.
Diplomatic relations between Poland and the Holy See? "The Church has already achieved recognition of its place in society. Discussions about full diplomatic relations are underway but no one can say when they'll conclude".
What's the main threat to Poland? "Economic collapse, social peace is necessary to prevent this for only with peace is it possible to construct".
Archbishop Glemp said the attack on the Pope caused the Polish people great anxiety and suffering. "No one knows from whence came the inspiration" for the attack, he said. Nothing that it has not been determined whether the attack was the work of an "isolated fanatic" or whether Agca had "in the background someone who was supporting him," the archbishop said. "We had believed that the trial was going to be able to shed some light on this problem." But "nothing at all" happened at the trial, he said, "so the questions of the whole world remain."
Is aid from the West making any impact? "Of course there are loans but I'll talk of my experience in Warmia. Six truckloads of food aid have reached the diocese since March. It's not much for a big population, but
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