Kościół katolicki w PRL 1980–1981 w dokumentach władz NRD.
The Catholic Church in the Polish People’s Republic in 1980–1981 According to the Documents of the Authorities of the German Democratic Republic.

Summary/Abstract: During the August 1980 strikes and the Solidarity revolution, the authorities of the German Democratic Republic closely observed the Polish Catholic Church with concern. Erich Honecker’s government was afraid that the leadership of a weakened Polish United Workers’ Party would be inclined towards far-reaching compromises with the clergy. However, it lacked effective tools in order to do anything to stop this. In the documents of the Communist Party, diplomatic corps, and secret services of the German Democratic Republic of 1980-1981, the Polish Episcopate appears to be an experienced player that makes use of every weakness of the ruling communists, supports Solidarity, and at the same time makes instrumental use of that social movement in order to best secure its interests.

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