Józef Glemp

Józef Glemp (18 December 1929 – 23 January 2013) was a Polish cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the Archbishop of Warsaw and the Primate of Poland from 1981 to 2009.

 Early life and education 
Józef Glemp was born in Inowrocław, Poland. He studied at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome and was ordained a priest on 25 May 1956 by Stefan Wyszyński.

 Ecclesiastical career 
Glemp was consecrated a bishop on 21 April 1979 by Cardinal Wyszyński. In 1981, he was appointed the Archbishop of Warsaw and the Primate of Poland, succeeding Stefan Wyszyński. He was made a cardinal by Pope John Paul II on 2 February 1983.

 Cardinalate 
As a cardinal, Glemp played a significant role in the Polish church during the latter years of the People's Republic of Poland. He was involved in the church's interactions with the Communist government and later with the transition to democracy. He also held the title of Archbishop of Gniezno until 1992, when the archdioceses of Warsaw and Gniezno were separated.

 Legacy 
Cardinal Glemp was known for his cautious and pragmatic approach during a period of significant political change in Poland. His leadership helped maintain the church's influence in Polish society. He passed away on 23 January 2013 in Warsaw and is buried in St. John's Archcathedral, Warsaw.

 References 

 Other websites 
 Józef Glemp at Catholic-Hierarchy.org

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