“Without knowledge of Christianity, it will be difficult for young people to understand the modern world.”
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Taking religion out of schools “removes inalienable part of Polishness”, warns president
Andrzej Duda’s remarks come amid efforts by the government to reduce and reorganise Catholic catechism classes in public schools.
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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.
Influential Polish priest accused of excusing child abuse and violating Covid rules
Rydzyk defended a bishop accused of covering up sex abuse during a mass attended by the justice minister.
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.
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.
Almost 70% of Poles say God plays important role in their life, the second highest figure in EU
Religious belief remains strong in Poland, but is in decline.
Most Poles religious but few “strongly committed” to their faith, new data show
61% of Poles display religious commitment. Younger people are less committed.
