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Pope, bishops mourn death of Polish pilgrims returning from Medjugorje

Pope, bishops mourn death of Polish pilgrims returning from Medjugorje

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Cardinal Pietro Parolin sent condolences Aug. 18 on the pope's behalf to Polish Archbishop Adam Szal of Przemysl and Bishop Jan Franciszek Watroba of Rzeszów, who lead the dioceses to which the pilgrims belonged. The post Pope, bishops mourn death of Polish pilgrims returning from Medjugorje first appeared on OSV News.

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