The Gospel or Politics? An Exchange of Letters of Reconciliation between Polish and German Bishops in 1965 and Its Consequences Cover Image

Ewangelia czy polityka? Wymiana listów pojednania biskupów polskich i niemieckich w roku 1965 oraz jej następstwa
The Gospel or Politics? An Exchange of Letters of Reconciliation between Polish and German Bishops in 1965 and Its Consequences

Author(s): Winfried Lipscher
Subject(s): History
Published by: Instytut Zachodni im. Zygmunta Wojciechowskiego

Summary/Abstract: The article presents the reactions of Polish and German clergy to the contents of the letter of reconciliation of the Polish and German bishops of 1965. It also discusses the reaction of the Polish state authorities to such an independent decision of the Polish bishops which was perceived as a political undertaking, not a religious and ecumenical act. The letters of reconciliation coincided with the proceeding of the last stage of the Second Vatican Council, which was ecumenical in character.

  • Issue Year: 315/2006
  • Issue No: 01
  • Page Range: 133-140
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Polish