Pedophilia in the Church. Verdict in the case of Bishop Jeż

Bishop Andrzej Jeż was sentenced to two years of restricted freedom for failing to report sexual abuse by two priests. He must pay fines to victims' funds. The court found his testimony unreliable and ruled he did not notify authorities promptly. Jeż defended himself by claiming he awaited Vatican decisions before acting. Prosecutors argued his delay allowed some cases to expire. The case highlights the legal obligation introduced in Poland in 2017 for reporting such crimes, which previously had no penalties. The bishop's actions were scrutinized in light of the church's internal investigations into the priests involved.