Filozofia Konkordatu między Stolicą Apostolską i Rzecząpospolitą Polską z dnia 28 lipca 1993 roku
Philosophy of the Concordat between the Holy See and the Republic of Poland of July 28, 1993

Summary/Abstract: Every contemporary, postconciliar concordat concluded by states with the Holy See is set in a specific historical, sociological, cultural and normative context, which clearly affects the agreed provisions. Each concordat can be seen as having its own philosophy. This paper discusses the philosophy of the Concordat between the Holy See and the Republic of Poland concluded on July 28, 1993. It is argued that this philosophy essentially reflects the aspiration of the Polish State and the Catholic Church, both aware of their responsibilities and competencies, to contribute towards the common good and human development. The adopted model of State–Church relations, in harmony with the conciliar teaching, is based on mutual independence and autonomy as well as cooperation. As a consequence, the Concordat has significantly contributed to ensuring a proper balance in the relations between the State and the Catholic Church, while also having a positive impact on the legal situation of other religious organizations in Poland.

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