He often spoke against abortion during his visit, but also urged the Polish church not to meddle in politics.

Cyril and Methodius, a primarily Polish church he has led since the early 1990's.

By the year's end, a Polish church was built and formally dedicated on June 2, 1907.

As the congregation for the Polish church had increased to around 30,000 members, the existing buildings were too small.

The document represents the most unequivocal stand on the issue ever taken by the Polish church.

"This visit is a chance for the Pope to direct his message of reconciliation also to the Polish church."

His memory is celebrated in Polish Catholic churches on August 7 of each year.

Like the good son, the Polish church was loyal, constant, pious and dutiful.

This building today is known among locals as "The Polish Christian church."

On Sundays a detail would march out to the nearest Polish church to attend mass.