Poland observes Day of Solidarity with Persecuted Church

Poland marked the 18th Day of Solidarity with the Persecuted Church on November 8, focusing on the plight of Christians in Pakistan. Under the theme “Pakistan. Hear their cry,” the observance included prayer, meetings, and educational initiatives to highlight violence, discrimination, and blasphemy accusations faced by Pakistani Christians.

One specific initiative supports 300 young Christian women from the Archdiocese of Lahore through education and vocational training to protect them from discrimination. The event featured testimony from Father Bernard Emmanuel, national director of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace in Pakistan.

In Pratulin, the Martyrium Pratulińskie sanctuary announced a new mission inspired by a call from Pope Leo XIV. The sanctuary will become a center for regular prayer and conferences regarding persecuted Christians, drawing parallels between the 19th-century martyrs of Pratulin and modern-day believers facing religious persecution.