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world9 days ago•3 min saved

Poland Unveils Europe’s Tallest Virgin Mary Statue in Tiny Village

In Konotopie, a tiny central Polish village, a 55.6-meter Virgin Mary statue (including a 15-meter crown pedestal and an interior viewing platform) was inaugurated before hundreds, with Lech Wałęsa in attendance. Funded by Roman and Grażyna Karkosik, the monument aims to become a major pilgrimage site and tourist draw, surpassing other large religious statues in height and underscoring Poland’s enduring Catholic heritage, even as church influence shifts among younger Poles.

via The Guardian|

#lech-walesa #pilgrimage #poland

politics3 years ago•4 min saved

Massive Anti-Government Protests Sweep Poland

Hundreds of thousands of Poles marched in Warsaw and other cities across the country to protest against the right-wing government, which they accuse of eroding democratic norms and violating the constitution. The march was led by the opposition party, and former President Lech Walesa, the leader of the Solidarity movement, also joined. Critics have warned that the fall election might not be fair, and the ruling Law and Justice party has been accused of reversing many of the achievements made since Poland emerged from communist rule in 1989.

via FRANCE 24 English|

#anti-government-march #democracy #law-and-justice-party