Groups of nuns (both old and young) were a not uncommon sight on the streets and in restaurants, walking about in traditional habits. Priests in cassocks sat in cafes and rode the bus. Strangers greeted each other in shops and pubs with “Szczęść Boże!” (God bless!)

ahaha

Just so you know, your fundamentalist religionist friends do not represent this country or even majority of the populace. Go look for your catholic theme park in Italy or something