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It’s a wrap: filming of Holocaust epic finishes in Lublin

The Canadian-American-Polish production tells the story of Irena Gut, a Polish nurse who went to great lengths to save Jews from certain death. Wojtek Jargiło/PAP

The international production tells the story of Irena Gut, a Polish nurse who hid twelve Jews under the nose of a Wehrmacht officer. Featuring a star-studded cast, the film will premier in cinemas next year.

Polish archbishop quits Polish Episcopal Conference

An archbishop from the archdiocese of Katowice has resigned from the Permanent Council of the Polish Bishops' Conference owing to negligence when dealing with cases of child sex abuse committed by members of the clergy.

Close to 50 percent of Poles disapprove of Catholic Church's work

Almost 50 percent of Poles have a dim view of the activities of the Catholic Church, according to a new opinion poll.

Young Poles becoming less religious

Trust in the Catholic Church is on the decline among young Poles, a report by the Catholic Information Agency has revealed.

Dep PM critcises church sluggishness against paedophile priest

Deputy Prime Minister Jaroslaw Gowin has attacked the Polish Catholic Church, saying it was a “scandal” that it had done nothing to stop an alleged paedophile priest.

Most important Bible in Polish history first published 421 years ago today

What made this particular version of the Bible so important, and as centuries would prove almost timeless, was its clear and simple language, accuracy, and versatility. The tone was dignified, while the content easy to understand.

Poland wants floral rugs and falconry added to UNESCO heritage list

The Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage submitted a motion to include the tradition of floral rugs made for the Catholic festival of Corpus Christi and falconry on the prestigious UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.

Monks working in war-torn African republic get life-saving equipment after pic of new-born baby fighting for life goes viral

TFN speaks with Brother Maciej, a man helping some of Africa’s poorest people, and the woman who came to his aid by raising thousands for vital medical equipment.

Italian granny, 95, WALKS astonishing 1,000km from her home to Jasna Góra

Intrepid Emma Morosini said she had set off from her home by Lake Garda in the north of Italy to make the solo pilgrimage after being ‘called’ by the Virgin Mary.

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  • The systematic massacre of all children under 10 will forever be a stain on humanity, says TFN’s Stuart Dowell
  • Mayor offers reward to first couple to have a boy in village where only girls are born
  • It’s official! Kraków is the best place in Europe for food, says European Academy of Gastronomy
  • Beaten, starved and tortured: The horrifying story of Hitler’s concentration camp for children
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Warsaw-designed luxury home named one of the world’s most beautiful in architectural ‘Oscars’ award

Nestled in green meadows and surrounded by lush forests, the house which features a distinctive curved silhouette reminiscent of a sea dune has been named ‘Best Single Family Residence’ in the latest edition of the European Property Awards.

The first report:

  • Poland's economy contracts by 0.3 percent in Q1 2023 - stats office
  • Poland's CPI falls to 13.0 pct y/y in May - stats office
  • MFA denies spokesman's suspension
  • Russian 'provocations' will take place before elections says Kaczynski
  • EC, Poland to jointly help Ukraine look for children deported to Russia

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Warsaw’s secret war against Moscow’s spies: Poland’s intelligence services have gone into overdrive to combat Putin’s covert assault

The arrest last week of a ‘dangerous’ spy network in Poland is the latest in the country’s secret war against Russian intelligence since Putin’s troops attacked Ukraine.

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