Violence against Ukrainians rises as Polish Archbishop remains silent

The authority of the Polish Episcopal Conference's presidency is being eroded, particularly due to the surprising silence of Archbishop Tadeusz Wojda on critical moral issues. A debate has been ongoing for several days regarding the increasing societal acceptance of violence directed at Ukrainians.

Commentators point to certain political figures who, while invoking Christianity and the defense of Polish tradition, are seen as responsible for this growing phenomenon. In this context, a clear and unambiguous statement from the President of the Polish Episcopal Conference is urgently needed.

Such a statement would not only demonstrate the Church's genuine Catholic stance, distinct from any pseudo-Catholic interpretations, but also signal that Archbishop Wojda is unafraid to speak out on matters that may displease parts of the populist right. His current silence is seen as a failure to address a significant moral failing within society.