The church says the money made from renting out the building will help fund modernisation of its energy system.
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Poland to audit state funding for religious groups – “in particular Catholic church” – under former government
Citizens should not be “obliged to financially support religious communities that are alien to them”, says the speaker of parliament.
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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.
Catholic church in Poland must pay compensation to victim of paedophile priest, court rules
“The bishops were aware of the paedophilia of their subordinate” yet continued to allow him to work with children, said the judge..
Only 9% of young people in Poland view Catholic church positively, finds poll
Almost half of them hold a negative view of the church.
Polish cardinal and former papal secretary accused of ignoring sex abuse
Stanisław Dziwisz, who for decades served as secretary to Pope John Paul II, is also accused of taking bribes.
NfP podcast: “Revolution against the church” – Poland’s abortion protests
Stanley Bill talks with feminist activist Agnieszka Graff about the mass protests against the recent abortion ruling in Poland.
Polish bishop let priest accused of sex abuse keep teaching children – Vatican orders investigation
The priest remained in his role for eight years after accusations were made, only losing it after media covered the case.
Polish bishops call for “clinics to help LGBT people regain natural sexual orientation”
Poland’s Catholic episcopate has adopted an official position on LGBT.
Poland’s holiest Catholic shrine bans political speeches and promotion of nationalism
The decision comes a week after a controversial speech at the shrine by a deputy prime minister.
