Previously, there had been a long-term decline in attendance, from a peak of 57% in 1982 to a low of 28% in 2021.
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Does religion still matter in Polish politics?
Aleks Szczerbiak
While the church remains a totemic force, the relationship between parties and religion is a complex one.
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First church blessing of same-sex couples takes place in Poland
It took place at an ecumenical service involving Catholic and Protestant clergy to mark International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.
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In one case, he allegedly argued that no abuse had taken place because “it was just groping”.
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At 426 square metres (4,585 square feet), the window is slightly larger than a basketball court.
“Gay sex party” priest handed prison sentence in Poland
The incident led to the resignation of the local bishop.
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It is believed to be the first time prosecutors in Poland have indicted a bishop over alleged failings in dealing with sex abuse.
“This is a secular state”: Polish government ends subsidies for religious publications
“The mission of the state is not to spread faith and salvation,” says the culture minister.
Polish bishops choose new leader amid crisis for Catholic church in Poland
Tadeusz Wojda, the archbishop of Gdańsk, has been elected as the new president of the Polish Episcopal Conference.
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.
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”.
Head of Polish church offers to “intervene with government” over jailed opposition politicians
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Priest who hosted “gay party” where man lost consciousness charged with “crimes against sexual freedom”
The incident led to the resignation of the local bishop.
Polish bishop warns of return to “dark times of communism” under new government
He pointed to the removal of a cross from a public office and a proposal to reduce the teaching of Catholic catechism in public schools.
