Only 35% of Poles say they trust the Church
September 24, 2025
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CWN Editor's Note: An annual survey conducted by the Polish Institute for Market and Social Research Foundation found that 35% of Poles say that they trust the Church, down from 58% in 2016.
On the other hand, 47% of Poles now say that they distrust the Church, up from 24% in 2016.
“The blame for the significant decline in trust in the Church lies solely with the bishops,” wrote Tomasz Krzyżak, editor of Rzeczpospolita, as he referred to the “three p’s: polityka, pedofilia, pieniądze“ [politics, pedophilia, money].
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Posted by: feedback -
Sep. 24, 2025 11:33 AM ET USA
The Rzeczpospolita (The Republic) newspaper was purchased in 2023 by a Soros organization, six weeks before the Polish elections, which contributed to the return to power of leftist, pro EU, anti Catholic forces - some descendants of those who ruled Poland under the Soviet communism. The Church in Poland is under constant attacks. I wouldn't trust the poll or the newspaper's editor too much. https://notesfrompoland.com/2023/08/28/soros-backed-fund-completes-majority-purchase-of-polish-newspaper/
