Totus Tuus awards presented to Polish Catholic figures

The annual Totus Tuus awards have been handed out in Warsaw as part of events celebrating the legacy of the late Polish-born Pope John Paul II.

A number of laypeople and clergy received the prestigious Totus Tuus Catholic awards during a ceremony at the Royal Castle in Warsaw on Saturday.

Photo: PAP/Radek Pietruszka

People from both the clergy and the laity received the awards during a ceremony at Warsaw's Royal Castle on Saturday, public broadcaster Polish Radio’s IAR news agency reported.

The statuettes are presented annually to people and institutions that contribute to building "a civilisation of love" inspired by the teachings of John Paul II, according to the Dzieło Nowego Tysiąclecia (Work of the New Millennium) Foundation, an NGO that organises the event.

Today, the Totus Tuus Awards Gala was held at the Royal Castle in Warsaw. The awards are presented by the "Work of the New Millennium" Foundation to individuals and institutions who, inspired by the teachings of St. John Paul II, contribute to building a civilization of love. https://t.co/dXGlvZtGJv

— Church in Poland (@ChurchInPoland) October 10, 2026

On Sunday, Catholics in Poland marked Papal Day, an annual observance commemorating and promoting the teachings of John Paul II, who led the Roman Catholic Church from 1978 to 2005.

“St. John Paul II: A Disciple and Missionary” - under this theme, the 26th Pope's Day is today celebrated throughout Poland and Polish communities around the world. https://t.co/grtPa0YaWA

— Church in Poland (@ChurchInPoland) October 11, 2026

John Paul II visited 129 countries during his pontificate. He was the third-longest-serving pope in history and was declared a saint in 2014.

More info at dzielo.pl.

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Source: IAR, PAP, TVP