A look at Pope John Paul II's cathedral in Krakow where he was first priest

Описание: (4 Feb 2005)

1. Wide of Krakow with castle
2. Various exteriors of the cathedral
3. Interior shot of the cathedral
4. Coffin of Stanislas, patron saint of Krakow who John Paul II initially wanted to be named after when he became pope)
5. Cathedral interior
6. SOUNDBITE: (Polish) Roman Ledzki, Priest of the cathedral:
"This chapel is very important in the life of the holy father because he celebrated his first mass in this chapel. It was on the 2nd of November 1946 and now we have a service in the chapel every 2nd of November."
7. Tilt down to Stanislas's coffin
8. Various of interior of the chapel where the Pope celebrated his very first mass
9. SOUNDBITE: (Polish) Roman Ledzki, Priest of the cathedral:
"This is the most important church in Poland. All our kings got crowned here, they also got married here, that's why this chapel is so important for all Polish people. The Polish kings were buried here. After the monarchy, it has become the place where all important Polish people are buried."
10. Various shots of coffins

STORYLINE:

The Wawel Royal Castle in Krakow contains the cathedral where Pope John Paul II celebrated his first mass as a priest.

John Paul celebrated his first ever mass in the cathedral chapel on 2 November 1946.

The cathedral's priest, Roman Ledzki, says the event is commemorated every year on 2 November with a special service.

When he became pope, John Paul II initially wanted to be named after the patron saint of Krakow, Stanislas, who is buried in the cathedral.

Instead, the then 58-year-old former Cardinal of Krakow took the name Pope John Paul II and became the first non-Italian pope in 455 years.

The cathedral, whose priest describes it as "the most important church in Poland", is the burial place of Polish kings and other notables.

It is also where John Paul would be buried if he were to be interred in Poland.

Formerly known as Karol Joseph Wojtyla, the pope was born in Wadowice Poland on May 18, 1920 and was named Cardinal of Krakow at the age of 47.

Cardinal Wojtyla began to work to promote political change in Poland, an activity he would continue as Pope.

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