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Polish Bishop Faces Trial for Ignoring Child Abuse Claims

2/18/2026

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Bishop Andrzej Jez of Tarnów faces trial for failing to report child abuse by priests, a historic first in Poland.
Prosecutors say Jez delayed notifying authorities about two priests, Stanislaw P. and Tomasz K., despite knowledge of abuses.
Stanislaw P. is accused of abusing 95 children dating to the 1980s.
Delays due to local judicial conflicts and health issues affecting the accused priests underscore ongoing scrutiny of Poland's church handling.

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Bishop Andrzej Jez of Tarnów faces trial for failing to report child abuse by priests, a historic first in Poland.
Prosecutors say Jez delayed notifying authorities about two priests, Stanislaw P. and Tomasz K., despite knowledge of abuses.
Stanislaw P. is accused of abusing 95 children dating to the 1980s.
Delays due to local judicial conflicts and health issues affecting the accused priests underscore ongoing scrutiny of Poland's church handling.