But half of people still want religion classes to take place in public schools.
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School religion classes should be compulsory for all students, says Polish cardinal
“Without knowledge of Christianity, it will be difficult for young people to understand the modern world.”
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Growing divide between clergy and faithful in Poland, church report reveals
Poland’s Catholic episcopate has summarised the results of consultations with around 100,000 parishioners across the country.
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A priest says the activity was voluntary and intended to “make the young people aware that sin is a bondage”.
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Polish and Ukrainian churches appeal for peace amid Russia tensions
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“Devastating” decline in religious practice among young Poles, says Catholic primate
The archbishop admits that the Catholic hierarchy’s failure to deal with sex abuse by clergy has been a primary cause.
Claims of abuse by campaigner for victims of paedophile priests unreliable, finds Polish court
Marek Lisiński met with the pope in 2019, who kissed his hand after learning that he was an alleged victim of abuse.
