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Polarizing TVN Documentary About Pope John Paul II Continues Sparking Debates And Divisions In Poland

KRAKOW, POLAND - MARCH 13: Mugs for sale with the image of Pope John Paul II in the souvenir shop in the Cloth Hall, in Krakow, Poland, on March 13, 2023. A controversial documentary revealing Pope John Paul II's alleged knowledge of paedophilia and sexual assault within the Catholic Church in Poland has sparked nationwide outrage and debate following its recent broadcast on the independent TVN channel. In response, the ruling party, PiS, with a majority in the Polish Sejm, passed a resolution defending 'the good name of Saint John Paul II' and denouncing the 'disgraceful media campaign,' while holding up pictures of the late pope. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#9743318
Date Taken	13 March 2023
Location	N/A
Photographer	Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Artur Widak/NurPhoto

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