Adam Sapieha

Adam Stefan Sapieha (14 May 1867 – 23 July 1951) was a Polish cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of Kraków from 1925 until his death in 1951 and was made a cardinal in 1946 by Pope Pius XII.

 Early life and education 
Adam Stefan Sapieha was born in Krasiczyn, Poland. He studied at the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy in Rome and was ordained a priest on 1 October 1893 by Bishop Jan Puzyna.

 Ecclesiastical career 
Sapieha was consecrated a bishop on 17 December 1911 by Pope Pius X. He initially served as Bishop of Kraków and later became the Archbishop of Kraków in 1925. During World War II, he was a strong leader of the Polish church, providing support and shelter to those persecuted by the Nazis. His efforts earned him the nickname "Unbroken Prince."

 Cardinalate 
On 18 February 1946, Sapieha was created a cardinal by Pope Pius XII. He was given the titular church of Santa Maria Nuova.

 Contributions and Legacy 
Cardinal Sapieha was known for his unwavering stance against both Nazi and Communist regimes. He was a mentor to Karol Wojtyła, who would later become Pope John Paul II.

 References 

 Other websites 
 Adam Stefan Sapieha at Catholic-Hierarchy.org

Category:1867 births
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Category:Polish cardinals
Category:Polish Roman Catholic bishops