Wyszyński, Paul VI and the Polish Millennium
COMMENTARY: The consecutive feast days of Blessed Stefan Wyszyński and Pope St. Paul VI recall their pivotal roles in Poland’s millennium celebration and a turning point in modern Catholic history.
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Polish Influencer Honors John Paul II While Raising Money for Charity
Israel arrests religious sister’s alleged attacker, Indonesian cathedral turns 125, and more in this week’s world news roundup.
Out of the Shadows: The Polish Angels Who Saved Jewish Children in WWII
In Nazi-occupied Poland, where aiding Jews carried the death penalty, hundreds of convents opened their doors to Jewish children and families.
This Educator Founded Four Religious Orders — as a Layman
Though never ordained, Blessed Edmund Bojanowski devoted his life to the poor, the sick, and the young — founding four religious congregations to carry on his mission of Catholic charity.
What Does President Nawrocki’s Election Mean for Poland (and Christian Europe)?
ANALYSIS: The newly elected president’s Aug. 6 inauguration crowns a fiercely contested election whose outcome reverberates far beyond Poland, reflecting Europe’s deeper struggle over faith, identity and the resilience of traditional values.
Modern Martyrs of Poland, Pray for Us
Beatified by Pope St. John Paul II in 1999, these 108 martyrs bore witness to Christ under Nazi and Communist persecution
Polish Lawmakers Narrowly Defeat Effort to Decriminalize Abortion Assistance
The failure to secure enough votes elicited frustration from the New Left, which campaigned strongly on expanding abortion within Poland and introduced the bill.
Why Did Pope Francis Invoke St. Stanislaus for Peace in Ukraine and Israel?
Pope Francis prayed that the intercession of St. Stanislaus “obtain, even today, the gift of peace in Europe and throughout the world, especially in Ukraine and the Middle East.”
Europe’s Christian Solidarity Reinforced at Sts. Kinga and Hedwig Jubilee in Budapest
Two days of celebrations were held in the Hungarian capital March 21-22, bringing together religious leaders from Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Lithuania.
Blessed Angela Salawa, Heroine of World War I, Pray For Us!
Only a God who had known the inside of a tomb could promise to redeem such a life, turning it into eternal glory.
