Church Property in Poland: Genealogy, Law, and Balance Sheet

This article is a comprehensive study of the evolution of church property in Poland, analyzing it through the lens of political changes from the partition period, through the Polish People's Republic, to the present day. The author explains key concepts, such as mortal property, and describes in detail the restitution processes conducted by the Property Commission. The text sheds light on the economic aspects of the operation of religious institutions, including the role of the Church Fund and the specific nature of property in the Western and Northern Territories. The text is set within the legal context established by the Concordat and the Constitution, offering a reliable account of losses and recoveries, essential to understanding current state-Church relations.