Church Fund to be Liquidated? We Know the Details of the New Project

Nowa Lewica plans to submit a bill to abolish the Church Fund due to dissatisfaction with the inter-ministerial team's progress. The proposed legislation aims to change how clergy social insurance is funded, shifting costs from the state budget to churches and clergy. The bill also introduces mandatory health insurance for clergy, with exceptions for cloistered monks and missionaries. The National Heritage Conservation Fund will take over the maintenance costs of historic churches. The inter-ministerial team, established in January 2024, has made no legislative progress, leading to frustration among members. The Church Fund has been operational since 1950, primarily compensating churches for state-seized properties, with increasing budget allocations each year.