Warsaw Archbishop Seeks Vatican Defrocking Priest Charged with Murder

A priest in Poland, identified as Mirosław M., has been charged with the brutal murder of a 68-year-old homeless man, Anatol Cz., following an argument over a donation agreement under which the priest had promised lifelong care and assistance. The priest allegedly struck the victim on the head with an axe, doused him in flammable liquid, and set him on fire before fleeing the scene, with the victim later found engulfed in flames by a bicyclist. Prosecutors have charged the priest with aggravated murder, and he faces 15 years to life in prison. In response, Warsaw Archbishop Adrian Galbas has requested the Vatican to defrock the priest, which is the most severe penalty under canon law, and has called for prayers for the victim and his loved ones. The archbishop expressed devastation over the crime and pledged full cooperation with the investigation, while the Vatican has not yet responded to the defrocking request. The incident has drawn significant attention due to the severity of the crime and the involvement of a clergy member.