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Polish Bishop Andrzej Jez was convicted for failing to report sexual abuse of minors by priests in his diocese, marking a significant case in the Catholic Church. The court ordered a 25% salary deduction to support a children's foundation and a payment to the state fund for victims. This ruling sets a legal precedent regarding the accountability of church leaders in Poland. Despite the bishop's claims of innocence and citing legal ambiguities, he was found guilty of not informing authorities about credible abuse allegations from 2017 to 2020. The case reflects a growing distrust in the Church among Poles, with a significant drop in confidence reported in recent years.