A court in Poland sentenced a bishop for the late reporting of sexual crimes by two priests

Bishop Andrzej Jeż was found guilty of failing to report two priests for child sexual abuse, marking a significant case in Poland's Catholic Church. The verdict is not final, and Jeż denies the charges. This case highlights ongoing scandals that have eroded trust in the Church, with many Poles losing faith due to abuse incidents. The bishop's delay in reporting the crimes led to the expiration of legal action against one priest. Jeż explained the delay as due to unclear regulations. He received a two-year suspended sentence, with a portion of his salary redirected to a children's charity. Trust in the Church has significantly declined in recent years, according to surveys.