That’s horrible. On the bright side, I saw a whole lot of babies and really small children in church this morning. Not new, really, I just noticed it finally. It’s refreshing.
It is very sad that the people of Poland are not even close to reproducing themselves. The legacy of Communism is undoubtedly a factor, but that doesn’t explain Spain, Greece, or Italy. Emigrant Poles tend to have more children than average.
I’m glad you noticed babies in your church. I always do at mine (with mild envy). On of my choir members couldn’t make it to Mass this afternoon because her new granddaughter was born this morning. She texted me from the hospital.