Cracovia honors St. John Paul II with a beautiful tribute

St. John Paul II held a deep affection for Poland's Cracovia football team. A devoted fan of the team, the late Pope was fondly remembered by the club on the 20th anniversary of his death. When news of his passing at 9:37 p.m. on April 2nd, 2005, reached Poland, the nation mourned deeply, leading to the cancellation of all Ekstraklasa matches that weekend. Cracovia, his favorite team, was so deeply moved by his demise. The club had twice visited the Vatican: in 1996, during Cracovia's 90th anniversary, where John Paul II received club memorabilia and a lifetime season ticket; and again in January 2005, when a seriously ill John Paul II granted them a private audience. Cracovia later reserved the number 1 shirt for him in 2005 and organized a charity match upon his canonization 13 years later. During a recent match against Puszcza Niepołomice, fans displayed a banner reading "Holy Father, your Cracovia remembers you," echoing a sentiment expressed in a social media post on April 2, 2025, underscoring the club's enduring memory of the Pope. ---------------- Social Media ---------------- Facebook:   / shalomworldnews   Instagram:   / shalomworldnews   Twitter: https://x.com/shalomworldnews