Why Poland Remains a Leader in Religious Vocations in Europe

Why Poland Remains a Leader in Religious Vocations in Europe

FotoDax Catholic church in Cracow, Poland. Poland’s strength in fostering vocations can be traced to several key factors that distinguish it from much of Europe.

Why Poland remains a leader in religious vocations in Europe

Priests participate in Holy Thursday Mass in Wrocław Cathedral in Wrocław, Poland, on March 28, 2024. / Credit: FotoDax/Shutterstock Budapest, Hungary, Jul 25, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). Poland stands out as the undisputed leader in religious vocations in Europe in 2025, with 206 new ordained priests, the highest number on the continent. This recent data from the Polish Catholic Information Agency KAI, reported by the Catholic Herald, shows that whi…