Poland’s election – learning to live with the secular state

29 May 2025, The Tablet

The final two contenders are vying for the presidency in tomorrow’s Polish election

Alamy, Wojciech Balsewicz

The final round of Poland’s presidential election is fought out this weekend, with rival candidates accusing each other of undermining democracy

Like church leaders everywhere, Poland’s bishops have learnt that in today’s novel and challenging circumstances they must find ways of coexisting and making do with whoever gains power.

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