Why pilgrims come
A sacred place worth the journey.
A modern Kraków sanctuary preserving relics and the spiritual legacy of St. John Paul II beside Łagiewniki.
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The pilgrim’s guide
What makes this visit meaningful
Pair this shrine with Divine Mercy rather than treating it as a separate cross-city excursion. Together they reveal the relationship between St. Faustina’s message, Archbishop Karol Wojtyła and a Polish papacy shaped by Kraków.
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Relics of St. John Paul II
Pray with the saint whose priesthood and episcopal ministry were rooted in Kraków.
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Chapels of the universal Church
Explore the lower church’s chapels and mosaics as an image of the pope’s worldwide ministry.
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The Łagiewniki connection
Walk directly to Divine Mercy and read the two sanctuaries as one pilgrimage landscape.
Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations
Feast of St. John Paul II
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