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Polish bishops 'strongly' condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Polish Bishops' Conference is responding to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Conference president and Archbishop Stanislaw Gądecki of Poznan, conference... Read more
Polish Catholic bishops’ leader expresses ‘fraternal concern’ over German ‘Synodal Way’
Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki questioned whether the initiative was rooted in the Gospel. Read more
Polish Catholic bishops’ leader calls for ‘open and hospitable hearts’ to refugees from Ukraine
Officials believe that up to a million Ukrainians could seek refuge in Poland. Read more
Pro-life bell forged in Poland and blessed by Pope Francis resounds in Ecuador
The bell is one of three known as the ‘Voice of the Unborn.’ Read more
Catholic bishops of Ukraine and Poland say Russia tensions pose ‘great danger’
Church leaders appealed to world leaders to ‘refrain from hostilities.’ Read more
City names 2022 the Year of Edith Stein to mark 100 years since her baptism
She was baptized on Jan. 1, 1922. Read more
Pope Francis’ friend Rabbi Skorka helps Polish Catholics mark Day of Judaism
The Day of Judaism was established by the Polish bishops in 1997. Read more
Pope Francis sends aid to migrants at Belarus border and victims of typhoon in Philippines
Super Typhoon Rai has affected more than 7 million people. Read more
Three Kings parades held at more than 600 locations across Poland
The annual event commemorates the Magi who traveled to see the newborn Jesus. Read more
Catholic Church in Poland plans to reach out to young people in 2022
Other priorities include helping people in need and synodal consultations. Read more
University to host center for study of Polish Catholics and Jews who saved lives under Nazism and communism
The center will be based at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. Read more
Caritas Poland leader: We’ll help those in need for as long as Belarus border crisis lasts
The Catholic Church in Belarus is also aiding migrants at the border. Read more
Poland’s Catholic Church to hold day of solidarity with Lebanon
Lebanon’s real GDP contracted by more than 20% in 2020. Read more
Polish Catholic bishops’ leader calls for ‘fervent prayer’ for end to Belarus border crisis
Thousands of migrants are seeking entry to Poland. Read more
Catholic Church in Belarus urges prayers for migrants
The Church's website said that ‘a real humanitarian crisis is unfolding on the borders of our country.’ Read more
Poland’s Catholic Church to hold collection for migrants at Belarus border
Thousands are caught up in a growing crisis at the roughly 250-mile frontier. Read more
Polish health ministry clarifies abortion law after death of 30-year-old mother
Poland’s Ministry of Health issued a statement Sunday clarifying that an abortion may be performed when the mother’s life is... Read more
Meet the volunteer friar firefighters started by St. Maximilian Kolbe
A group of firefighters from Poland looks just like any other firefighting brigade, with heavy uniforms, hard helmets, and a... Read more
Poland’s March for Life and the Family draws 5,000 people
Thousands participated in the annual pro-life march in Warsaw on Sept. 19. Read more
All-Ireland Primate honors Auschwitz martyr St. Maximilian Kolbe
Archbishop Martin carried the Auschwitz martyr’s relics through the streets of a Northern Irish town. Read more
