TVN has condemned the decision, calling it an attempt at “censorship and intimidation”.
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Catholic church in Poland opposes reducing number of religion classes in schools
Access to religion classes in public school is a human right, argued the Catholic church’s central body in Poland.
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Vatican punishes Polish bishop for neglect in paedophilia case
The bishop failed to act on complaints from the victim of a paedophile priest.
Half of high school students in Polish city opt out of Catholic catechism classes
“They will miss it and come back,” says Kraków’s archbishop
Prime minister and state TV join national Bible reading day in Poland
The education minister announced plans to make biblical studies an academic discipline.
Vatican punishes Polish bishops over “negligent” response to child sex abuse
They showed “negligence in cases of sexual abuse committed by clergy against minors”.
Data reveal millions spent on Catholic catechism classes by Polish municipalities
Polls indicate that a majority of Poles want the state to stop funding religion lessons.
Poland’s Catholic church accused of failing to take action against paedophile priest for 25 years
Despite learning of abuse accusations in the mid-1990s, the church allowed the priest to continue working in education.
Christians and Muslims in Poland celebrate Catholic church’s Day of Islam
The event’s motto was “Christians and Muslims: together protecting places of worship”.
The politicisation of the church is accelerating Poland’s secularisation
Konstanty Pilawa
A political spectacle played out inside a church highlights the dangers.
Polish president and Catholic church intervene in dispute over Pole on life support in UK hospital
The man’s own family are divided over the issue.
Christians and Jews in Poland celebrate Catholic church’s annual Day of Judaism
Religious and cultural events were held around Poland, including prayers, lectures, film screenings and concerts.
Congregants protest against proposed repurposing of Kraków church owned by city
Activists want the building to be deconsecrated and turned into a concert hall.
Catholic institute to investigate “increasing number” of Poles quitting the church
An anti-abortion ruling and revelations of clerical sex abuse appear to have contributed to the trend.
