Page 22, 5th September 1987 Rome (going backward)

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The behaviour of Poles in St Peter's Square also comes in for criticism from Fr Hejmo. He says: "It is embarrassing to watch our people using physical force to get into general audiences and to hear their answer, 'Papa Polacco', when rebuked by the guards"; and adds: "Our pride in the Pope should also mean that we stay in our country, to maintain what can be maintained and endeavour to save what can be saved."

It can be safely assumed that Fr Hejmo is echoing the Pope's feelings here. Indeed, when in Poland in June the Pope spoke of the need to create appropriate conditions at home so that people would not seek to emigrate.