Catholic Information Agency’s board believe the church’s plans are illegal.
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Poland gave 17.5bn zloty in public funds to religious organisations in 2021-23, finds state auditor
Almost all of the money, around 95%, went to recipients associated with the Catholic church.
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Proportion of Catholics in Poland falls to 71%, new census data show
That is down from 88% in the last census a decade earlier, while the proportion saying they belong to no faith rose from 2.4% to 6.9%.
Polish bishop apologises after reports of priests’ “sex party with male prostitute”
Media reports claim that the prostitute lost consciousness and was initially denied medical assistance.
Catholic church defends Polish third-grade schoolbook stating “I prefer to die than sin”
The education ministry has refused to comment, noting that school religion classes are the sole responsibility of the church.
Polish family murdered for sheltering Jews during Holocaust beatified by Vatican
The Ulma family “represented a ray of light in the darkness of the Second World War”, said Pope Francis.
Abortion cannot be permitted on mental health grounds, declares Polish church
The church’s position – which is contradicted by leading medical bodies – has been rejected by reproductive rights organisations in Poland.
Priest takes own life after fine for “masturbating on beach” in Poland
Media linked to the conservative ruling party have blamed an opposition politician for launching a “witch hunt” against the priest.
Polish Left sets out plan to end “toxic relationship” between church and state
Among its proposals are ending catechism classes in public schools and renegotiating the concordat between Poland and the Vatican.
Priest joins police for road checks in Polish town’s annual tradition
The church marks the feast day of St Christopher – patron saint of transport and travel – with a road-safety campaign.
Priest installs solar panels on historic church in Poland without permission
The priest says he wanted to reduce energy bills and follow Pope Francis’ call for a greener lifestyle.
Polish bishops appeal for more tolerant rhetoric on migrants
“One must not succumb to the temptation to arouse hostility towards newcomers in the name of falsely understood patriotism or political calculations.”
Catholic diocese builds solar power plant in Poland
The facility will produce enough green energy to meet the demand of over 1,200 households.
Polish government paid record 200 million zloty to Church Fund in 2022, twice as much as decade ago
The state Church Fund subsidises health insurance contributions of clergy and for the renovation of religious buildings.
