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Polish children skip Catholic catechism classes at school

07-10-2022

Central Europe

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Polish children skip Catholic catechism classes at school

Religious class by a sister of the Franciscan order. Photo EPA, Peter Komka

Central Europe

The number of pupils that attends Catholic catechism classes at school declines steadily. Almost half of the students choose to skip the lessons, which are optional at most schools.

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