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Wanda Poltawska's Funeral In Krakow

Funeral mass for Wanda Poltawska in St. Mary's Basilica on October 31, 2023 in Krakow, Poland. At the age of almost 102, Wanda Poltawska died on the night of October 24-25. She was a psychiatrist and a close friend of Pope John Paul II. During the war, she was imprisoned in the Ravensbruck concentration camp, where medical experiments were carried out on her. She was also known for her controversial views, including on women's rights. In 2016, she was awarded the Order of the White Eagle. (Photo by Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#10737152
Date Taken	1 November 2023
Location	N/A
Photographer	Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto

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