A press conference was held by the Commission for the Explanation and Repair of Sensitive Issues within the Sosnowiec diocese, comprising six members led by legal expert and canon lawyer Tomasz Krzyżak. The commission includes specialists in canonical law, psychology and psychotherapy, church history, theology, and social communication. Their goal is to investigate various sensitive cases within the diocese, notably focusing on allegations of pedophilia, unexplained deaths, and financial misconduct.

The initial report presented by the commission acknowledges that not all victims have come forward, and it emphasizes the need for open discussions to gather any additional information that could aid their investigations. The commission is particularly focused on the experiences of the victims rather than the perpetrators, aiming to shed light on how these cases were handled within the Church. This approach reflects a shift towards prioritizing the voices of those harmed over the institutional responses.

This investigation arrives at a crucial moment, as the Church faces increasing scrutiny over its past handling of abuse cases. By inviting public input and revealing details about previous abuses and crimes, the commission aims to promote transparency and accountability within the Sosnowiec diocese, thus addressing broader issues of trust and integrity within the Church in Poland, which is still grappling with the societal implications of these scandals.