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Henryk Gulbinowicz

Polish Catholic arcbishop and cardinal (1923-2020) · Poland · On the map · Religious Figures · Died at 97

Henryk Roman Gulbinowicz was a prelate of the Catholic Church who served as Archbishop of Wrocław from 1976 to 2004. Pope John Paul II made him a cardinal in 1985.

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Honorary Citizen of Lower Silesia2004
Order of the White Eagle
Medal for Merit to Culture
Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta
Order of the Smile
Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Gold Medal for Merit in Fire Protection

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In 2020, he was banned from making public appearances following a Holy See investigation that confirmed allegations that he had committed sexual abuse and evidence that he had been a secret police informant from 1969 to 1985. Following his death, Gulbinowicz was forbidden to have his funeral service at the city’s Cathedral of St. John the Baptist or to be buried in the cathedral.

Country
Poland
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1923 to 2020 · aged 97