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On 21 April 2025, Easter Monday, Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88. In 2016, he came to Kraków for World Youth Day. He stayed in the city from July 27 to 31. It was his only pilgrimage to Poland and his first visit to the countries of Central and Eastern Europe at the beginning of his pontificate.

On April 15–16, Kraków hosted a delegation from the Ukrainian city of Sumy, which has recently suffered the devastating consequences of Russian attacks. On Palm Sunday, a missile strike on the center of Sumy resulted in the deaths of over 40 people and left another 100 seriously injured. Mayor of Kraków, Aleksander Miszalski, extended his condolences to the Consul General of Ukraine. Kraków will also be providing Sumy with humanitarian aid.

On 9 April 2025, Kraków hosted representatives from seven European cities who gathered to discuss experiences and challenges related to managing night-time urban life.

23. Visegrad Summer School: Future of Enlargement has announced call for applications! Deadline: April 4 2025.

On May 10th, Krakow will host the Short Film Showcase - Indian-Polish Short Film Screening. Polish short films can still be submitted until April 18th. The Short Film Showcase by Short Film Tour, Tea 4 Theater, Akshay Bapat and Multicultural Centre in Kraków  is a platform for independent filmmakers wordwide to share their stories, connect with audience and gain industry recognition.

On 31 January 2025 Vice President of the European Parliament Younous Omarjee visited the Kraków City Hall. During the meeting with Mayor Aleksander Miszalski he raised issues of cohesion policy among other things.

On 27 January, King Charles III paid a visit to Kraków meeting representatives of the Jewish Community Centre and Mayor Aleksander Miszalski. His Majesty also found some time to talk local residents.