Polish bishop convicted for failing to promptly report child sex abuse allegations

In a landmark ruling, Bishop Andrzej Jeż of Tarnów was found guilty of failing to report child sex abuse allegations against priests. He received a non-custodial sentence requiring him to donate 25% of his earnings for two years to a charity for abuse victims. The diocese plans to appeal the decision. The case involved two priests, with one having a history of abuse affecting numerous children. Jeż was charged under a law mandating immediate reporting of credible abuse allegations. The ruling highlights ongoing issues within the Catholic Church in Poland regarding the handling of abuse cases.