In the footsteps of the popes – John Paul II and Benedict XVI
Introdução
Take a closer look at the pre-papal lives of John Paul II and his successor Benedict XVI. Visit locations strongly connected to their youth and the beginnings of the consecrated path they chose.
Qual é o plano?
Oberammergau – Munich – visit the Cathedral where Benedict XVI was ordained to be a Bishop and participate in a mass at one of many churches in the city.
Munich – Freising – visit the church where the brothers Joseph and Georg Ratzinger were ordained to be priests and Joseph was later nominated to become a cardinal.
Altötting – head to this truly bavarian town to see the picture of the Black Madonna that was a frequent place of pilgrimage for Pope Benedict XVI’s family during his childhood.
Maktl – get to see the house where Benedict XVI grew up.
Passau – listen to the music of the biggest church organ in the world.
Prague – let yourself be enchanted by the beautiful architecture of the Old Town.
Cracow – Lagiewniki –Wieliczka – explore the locations especially dear to Pope John Paul II.
Auschwitz-Birkenau – Wadowice – Kalwaria Zebrzydowska – Czestochowa – get to visit the places of special historical and spiritual significance to Poles.
