The Church Reacts to the Sejm's Decision on Abortion
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Polish bishops have spoken out regarding the Sejm's recent decisions regarding abortion. The Polish Episcopal Conference strongly criticized the adopted solutions. Archbishop Tadeusz Wojda appealed to the government to respect the lives of unborn children. Important decisions were also made during the meeting in Zakopane regarding the investigation of cases of sexual abuse of minors in the Church.
Archbishop Tadeusz Wojda, Chairman of the Polish Episcopal Conference, assessed that Tuesday's vote in the Sejm (lower house of parliament) on changes to abortion regulations could undermine society's appreciation of life. The bishops gathered in Zakopane also announced who will head an independent commission investigating cases of sexual abuse of minors in the Church.
The parliamentary vote on abortion regulations was one of the main topics of discussion at the Polish Episcopal Conference. Bishops warned that changes to the law could undermine respect for the life of unborn children.
The parliamentary decision regarding abortion regulations may negatively impact the public perception of the value of life and undermine the tradition of defending life in Poland, said Archbishop Tadeusz Wojda, President of the Polish Episcopal Conference, in Zakopane on Saturday after the conclusion of the 406th Plenary Session. It was also announced in Zakopane that historian Professor Piotr Franaszek has been appointed chairman of the Commiss…
"The bishops, expressing their opposition to such a policy that destroys rather than builds, appeal for respect for the life of every child, especially the unborn," said Archbishop Tadeusz Wojda, Chairman of the Polish Episcopal Conference, in Zakopane on Saturday after the conclusion of the 406th Plenary Session. He was referring to the amendments to the abortion regulations passed in the Sejm.
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