The incident led to the resignation of the local bishop.
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Polish bishop to face trial for allegedly failing to inform authorities of child sex abuse by priests
It is believed to be the first time prosecutors in Poland have indicted a bishop over alleged failings in dealing with sex abuse.
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“Evil is attacking Poland”, warns Kaczyński at church service reported for alleged Covid rules breach
The church has faced criticism for allowing “political propaganda” at a religious service.
Catholic teaching in decline at Polish schools as church’s influence wanes
Wojciech Kość
After 30 years, fewer pupils are attending religion classes than ever before.
Move to strip Polish opposition MP of immunity to face charges for church abortion protest
The MP is accused of the crimes of “offending religious feelings” and “maliciously interfering with a religious act”.
Polish church must return land illegally taken from Jewish owner after justice minister’s appeal fails
A parish in Tarnów acquired land illegally taken from its rightful owner, a Holocaust survivor.
Church extends dispensation not to attend mass in Poland over Christmas and limits pastoral visits
Post-Christmas pastoral visits will be invitation-only or replaced with special Masses in some cities.
Brussels “imposing neo-Marxism” and “so-called rule of law” on Poland, warns archbishop
The archbishop of Kraków also identified Berlin and New York as “important centres” trying to “force LGBT ideology” on Poland.
Abortion protests result from cultural Marxists using Netflix to influence youth, warns bishop
The head of Poland’s Catholic episcopate also rejected President Duda’s “compromise” abortion bill.
Farmers, taxi drivers and miners show support for abortion protests in Poland
Tens of thousands have joined the demonstrations.
Three Polish bishops test positive for Covid after unmasked, non-distanced group photo
The Catholic episcopate has faced criticism over the image.
Ruling conservatives criticise Warsaw mayor for stopping priests leading prayers in schools
The city authorities says they are simply enforcing the secular state in accordance with the constitution.
Polish state TV signs agreement with Catholic church to broadcast daily mass
The episcopate has previously criticised TVP for retracting some of its Catholic programming.
First new Orthodox church in over 100 years opens in Warsaw
The last one to be built, in 1912, was demolished in the 1920s after Poland regained its independence.
