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'Vos estis lux mundi'
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Church in Poland

How Poland became a ‘laboratory’ for ‘Vos estis’

On the eve of the text’s 5th anniversary, Polish Catholics believe there is unfinished business

Luke Coppen
Feb 29, 2024
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This year marks the fifth anniversary of the release of Vos estis lux mundi, an apostolic letter establishing a mechanism for holding bishops to account for the mishandling of abuse cases. 

Catholics pray in Poznań Cathedral, Poland, in 2018. © Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk.

Ahead of the May 9 anniversary, there is growing discussion of whether the text — who…

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