Dawid Zieliński

Polish Pope's Troubling Legacy / FAZ / 2023
Coal miners in their ceremonial habits during a march in "defence of the good name” of the pope John Paul II in Kraków, Poland, on 02.04.2023, following allegations that the pope protected paedophile priests while archbishop of Krakow during the 1970s. P
Poland, Krosno, 2023/03/25. March in "defence of the good name” of the pope John Paul II in Krosno - a town in mostly conservative Podkarpacie region following allegations that the pope protected paedophile priests while archbishop of Krakow during the 19
Poland, Krosno, 2023/03/25. March in "defence of the good name” of the pope John Paul II in Krosno - a town in mostly conservative Podkarpacie region following allegations that the pope protected paedophile priests while archbishop of Krakow during the 19
Poland, Krosno, 2023/03/25. March in "defence of the good name” of the pope John Paul II in Krosno - a town in mostly conservative Podkarpacie region following allegations that the pope protected paedophile priests while archbishop of Krakow during the 19
Poland, Krosno, 2023/03/25. Pope's image displayed in a butcher's shop during march in "defence of the good name” of the pope John Paul II in Krosno - a town in mostly conservative Podkarpacie region following allegations that the pope protected paedophil
Relic of blood - the vial with the Pope's blood was sealed in a glass casket and placed inside the marble altar inside The Sanctuary of Saint John Paul II in Kraków, Poland.
John Paul II image for sale at a souvenir stand in Kraków, Poland, on 28.04.2023.
Poland, Kraków, 2023/04/12. John Paul II image adorning the Bishop's Palace. A look at the legacy of John Paul II following allegations that the pope protected paedophile priests while archbishop of Krakow during the 1970s. Photograph by Dawid Zieliński /
Poland, Kraków, 2023/03/19. Anti-clerical performative protest in front of Archbishop's residence. A look at the legacy of John Paul II following allegations that the pope protected paedophile priests while archbishop of Krakow during the 1970s. Photogra
Vandalized poster for march in support of John Paul II that took place in Kraków on April 02, 2023, the anniversary of pope's death. Kraków, Poland, 26.04.2023.
Poland, Kraków, 2023/04/13. Woman walks past John Paul II's statue outside Church of Our Lady Queen of Poland. A look at the legacy of John Paul II following allegations that the pope protected paedophile priests while archbishop of Krakow during the 1970
Coal miners in their ceremonial habits during a march in "defence of the good name” of the pope John Paul II in Kraków, Poland, on 02.04.2023, following allegations that the pope protected paedophile priests while archbishop of Krakow during the 1970s. P
Coal miners in their ceremonial habits during a march in "defence of the good name” of the pope John Paul II in Kraków, Poland, on 02.04.2023, following allegations that the pope protected paedophile priests while archbishop of Krakow during the 1970s.

People who came from all over southern Poland, included coal miners in their ceremonial habits, extreme pro-lifers/anti-choice, Knights of John Paul II, Solidarity trade union leaders and members, rosary associations and people bused from towns and villages in the region. Also in attendence were local and state politicians, EU parlament members, and regional superintendend of education. Although the canonized Polish pope has been dead since 2005, the recent allegations caused a collective meltdown in the ranks of the ruling nationalist Law and Justice party, which is closely allied with Polish Catholic Church.⁠ ⁠In addition to a parliamentary resolution “defending the good name” of the pope, the government and its affiliated media have launched a wide-ranging campaign about John Paul II. Public broadcaster TVP is now airing a daily papal sermon.
Poland, Krosno, 2023/03/25. March in "defence of the good name” of the pope John Paul II in Krosno - a town in mostly conservative Podkarpacie region following allegations that the pope protected paedophile priests while archbishop of Krakow during the 19

Poland, Krosno, 2023/03/25. March in "defence of the good name” of the pope John Paul II in Krosno - a town in mostly conservative Podkarpacie region following allegations that the pope protected paedophile priests while archbishop of Krakow during the 1970s.

Poland, Krosno, 2023/03/25. March in "defence of the good name” of the pope John Paul II in Krosno - a town in mostly conservative Podkarpacie region following allegations that the pope protected paedophile priests while archbishop of Krakow during the 19

Poland, Krosno, 2023/03/25. March in "defence of the good name” of the pope John Paul II in Krosno - a town in mostly conservative Podkarpacie region following allegations that the pope protected paedophile priests while archbishop of Krakow during the 1970s.

Poland, Krosno, 2023/03/25. March in "defence of the good name” of the pope John Paul II in Krosno - a town in mostly conservative Podkarpacie region following allegations that the pope protected paedophile priests while archbishop of Krakow during the 19

Poland, Krosno, 2023/03/25. March in "defence of the good name” of the pope John Paul II in Krosno - a town in mostly conservative Podkarpacie region following allegations that the pope protected paedophile priests while archbishop of Krakow during the 1970s.

Poland, Krosno, 2023/03/25. Pope's image displayed in a butcher's shop during march in "defence of the good name” of the pope John Paul II in Krosno - a town in mostly conservative Podkarpacie region following allegations that the pope protected paedophil

Poland, Krosno, 2023/03/25. Pope's image displayed in a butcher's shop during march in "defence of the good name” of the pope John Paul II in Krosno - a town in mostly conservative Podkarpacie region following allegations that the pope protected paedophile priests while archbishop of Krakow during the 1970s.

Relic of blood - the vial with the Pope's blood was sealed in a glass casket and placed inside the marble altar inside The Sanctuary of Saint John Paul II in Kraków, Poland.
Relic of blood - the vial with the Pope's blood was sealed in a glass casket and placed inside the marble altar inside The Sanctuary of Saint John Paul II in Kraków, Poland.
John Paul II image for sale at a souvenir stand in Kraków, Poland, on 28.04.2023.
John Paul II image for sale at a souvenir stand in Kraków, Poland, on 28.04.2023.
Poland, Kraków, 2023/04/12. John Paul II image adorning the Bishop's Palace. A look at the legacy of John Paul II following allegations that the pope protected paedophile priests while archbishop of Krakow during the 1970s. Photograph by Dawid Zieliński /

Poland, Kraków, 2023/04/12. John Paul II image adorning the Bishop's Palace. A look at the legacy of John Paul II following allegations that the pope protected paedophile priests while archbishop of Krakow during the 1970s.

Poland, Kraków, 2023/03/19. Anti-clerical performative protest in front of Archbishop's residence. A look at the legacy of John Paul II following allegations that the pope protected paedophile priests while archbishop of Krakow during the 1970s. Photogra

Poland, Kraków, 2023/03/19. Anti-clerical performative protest in front of Archbishop's residence. A look at the legacy of John Paul II following allegations that the pope protected paedophile priests while archbishop of Krakow during the 1970s.

Vandalized poster for march in support of John Paul II that took place in Kraków on April 02, 2023, the anniversary of pope's death. Kraków, Poland, 26.04.2023.
Vandalized poster for march in support of John Paul II that took place in Kraków on April 02, 2023, the anniversary of pope's death. Kraków, Poland, 26.04.2023.
Poland, Kraków, 2023/04/13. Woman walks past John Paul II's statue outside Church of Our Lady Queen of Poland. A look at the legacy of John Paul II following allegations that the pope protected paedophile priests while archbishop of Krakow during the 1970

Poland, Kraków, 2023/04/13. Woman walks past John Paul II's statue outside Church of Our Lady Queen of Poland. A look at the legacy of John Paul II following allegations that the pope protected paedophile priests while archbishop of Krakow during the 1970s.

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