POLAND
La Croix International
February 21, 2019
By Marie Malzac
In this very Catholic country where silence has long prevailed, the Church is now willing to confront the issue with greater transparency
This is the final in a five-part series on steps taken by Catholic bishops on the various continents.
Like Italy and Spain, where the Catholic tradition is strongly established, the Polish Church has been silent on the issue of sexual abuse for a long time.
In 2009, the Polish bishops published a framework document on combating pedophilia. Measures included help for the victims, attitudes towards priests involved, and the training of future clergy with a focus on prevention.
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