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18-19 November, Wrocław: Celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Letter of Reconciliation of the Polish Bishops to the German Bishops
The main celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the Letter of Reconciliation of the Polish Bishops to the German Bishops will take place on 18 and 19 November in Wrocław. They will be attended by members of the Polish and German episcopates, the Apostolic Nuncio to Poland and representatives of the authorities of both countries concerned by the Letter of reconciliation.
Communiqué After the Council of Diocesan Bishops
The beatification of Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński and Mother Elżbieta Rosa Czacka, the Ad Limina visit of the Polish Bishops, the Synod of Bishops at the Vatican, and the situation of migrants and refugees – these are the most important issues raised in the communiqué of the session of the Diocesan Bishops’ Council held at Jasna Góra on August 25th.
Communiqué following the 404th Plenary Assembly of the Polish Bishops’ Conference
Parish life, religious education in schools and parish catechesis, the Commission of Independent Experts to investigate the phenomenon of sexual abuse of minors in the Catholic Church in Poland, as well as a study programme preparing for spiritual liberation ministry – these were the main topics of the 404th Plenary Assembly of the Polish Bishops' Conference, which took place from 10 to 12 March 2026 in Warsaw.
Cardinal Tagle appeals for 'mercy' for migrants
Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has appealed for compassion for people who have been forced to migrate because of poverty and conflict around the world. "Many of these forced migrants become victims of human trafficking and forced labor, the new forms of slavery," Cardinal Tagle, Archbishop of Manila said in his homily to mark National Migrants Sunday, Feb. 14. Most migrants leave their homes because of job opportunities in other places, he said. "The whole world is being challenged by this phenomenon. Where is humanity? Where is the human heart? Where do we find mercy and compassion? Where?" the prelate asked as he challenged Catholics "to be merciful to migrants and refugees" during the Year of Mercy.
Personal objects of the martyr of communism Fr. Popiełuszko exhibited now
Ten years ago, on June 6, 2010, more than 250,000 believers, including Fr. Jerzy Popiełuszko’s mother Marianna, his friends and numerous representatives of the Polish world of work, participated in the beatification of the martyr of communism. This fact began the official cult of the “Solidarność” chaplain, whose relics are located in 61 countries around the world.
Moldova to hold referendum on direct presidential poll amid protests
(Vatican Radio) Moldova's embattled ruling coalition says it will soon call for a referendum on direct presidential elections following large anti-government protests. It is a moderate concession as the prime minister has refused to resign and pledged to crackdown on violent protests amid a public outcry over the disappearance of at least 1 billion dollars from the impoverished nation's banking system and high level corruption.
President of the Polish Episcopate: Safeguarding children and helping the victims should be a priority for each of us
“We meet today in order to share our experiences and also to support the protection of children and initiate necessary cooperation,” said Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki, the President of the Polish Bishops Conference, at the opening of the international conference of the Churches of Central and Eastern Europe on the protection of minors, which is being held in Warsaw on 19-22 September this year.
Secretary of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors will attend the meeting of representatives of the protection system in Poland (announcement)
Summarizing past activities, strengthening cooperation and setting directions for further development, and building a culture of accountability and transparency – these are the main goals of a joint training session of all groups of the Church’s protection system in Poland starting next week, which will be attended by Bishop Luis Manuel Alí Herrera, Secretary of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.
