The church must understand “the harm suffered by certain brothers of ours”, says its delegate for the protection of children and young people.
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Polish priest who organised World Youth Day charged with sex abuse
Mariusz W. was director of the Polish church’s national organising office for World Youth Day.
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Mixed-race beauty pageant winner in Poland reports online abuse to prosecutors
Victoria Forrest says she has received “unimaginable hate on the internet” since her victory was criticised by a far-right commentator.
Head of Catholic church in Poland accused of negligence in sex abuse case
In one case, he allegedly argued that no abuse had taken place because “it was just groping”.
Polish bishop to face trial for allegedly failing to inform authorities of child sex abuse by priests
It is believed to be the first time prosecutors in Poland have indicted a bishop over alleged failings in dealing with sex abuse.
Leading Polish newspaper suspends journalist after abuse victim speaks up
Gazeta Wyborcza’s editors say that they “condemn offensive sexual behaviour” and had been previously unaware of the allegations.
Victim of rape in Polish care home run by nuns awarded 500,000 zloty compensation
The boy was first raped by older children aged six, with the director of the centre later convicted for inciting such crimes.
Church was “naive” over child sex abuse, says Polish bishop after report indicates 1,000 victims
It is “shameful that for decades we did not see the [victims’] suffering. Once again, I want to apologise for that”.
Vatican hands over files of priest accused of abuse to Polish court for first time
The move came after the local Polish archbishop informed the judge that he was unable to make the documents available himself.
Abuse enactment at church retreat for Polish school students sparks anger and apology
The priest responsible for the retreat admitted that the scene in question “crossed the boundary” and apologised to participants.
Almost 60% of female journalists in Poland have experienced sexual harassment, finds new research
In 65% of cases, the harassment came from someone in a more senior position.
Woman who killed husband trying to rape her has acquittal upheld by Poland’s Supreme Court
“The courts have determined that a woman’s sexual freedom is more important than the life of the abuser who attacked her,” said her lawyer.
Failure to report child sex abuse that occurred before change in law is still punishable, rules Supreme Court
A person can be criminally liable for failing to report cases of child sex abuse even if they learnt about them before a law made such reporting obligatory.
Two nuns charged after report on abuse of disabled children in care home
The nuns allegedly tied children to beds, locked them in cages, and beat them with a mop on a daily basis.
