On November 26, Pope Francis named Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś, 61, as the new Metropolitan Archbishop of Kraków, succeeding Bishop Marek Jędraszewski.
Appointment by Pope Francis
On Wednesday, November 26, Pope Francis appointed Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś as the Metropolitan Archbishop of Kraków, replacing Bishop Marek Jędraszewski.
New Duties and Church Roles
Ryś holds multiple positions, including membership in the Bishops’ Ministry Office, the Ministry for Divine Worship, and the Polish Episcopal Conference’s Permanent Council. He chairs the Council for Religious Dialogue and the Committee for Dialogue with Judaism.
Ecumenical and Social Initiatives
According to Radio Kraków, Ryś is considered more liberal than his predecessor and actively supports ecumenical efforts. He also oversaw the independent commission that investigated cases of sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Łódź.
Biography and Academic Background
Born on February 9, 1964, in Kraków, Ryś studied at the Catholic Theological Academy in Kraków and earned a habilitation doctorate in the humanities. Throughout his career, he has directed the Metropolitan Cathedral Archives, led the Institute of Church History in the Medieval Period, served as rector of the Higher Theological Seminary, and chaired the Conference of Rectors of Polish Theological Seminaries.
