Access to religion classes in public school is a human right, argued the Catholic church’s central body in Poland.
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Catholic church criticises new Polish government’s abortion and contraception plans
The head of the episcopate warns that “one must never comply with…laws that allow the direct murder of innocent human beings”.
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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.
Polish bishops call for withdrawal from European convention on violence against women
The call follows a move by the justice minister to withdraw Poland from the Istanbul Convention.
Pope orders Polish bishop accused of covering up sex abuse to be relieved of duty
The Bishop of Kalisz, Edward Janiak, is being investigated by the Vatican.
Documentary on priestly paedophilia and cover-ups prompts swift response from Poland’s Catholic church
An archbishop will call on the Vatican to open an investigation
Poland ranked as worst country in EU for LGBT people
The annual Rainbow Map is based on legal rights and social climate for LGBT people.
