"Act of vandalism against Pope John Paul II. On the night of the anniversary of his death (2 April 2023), unknown persons desecrated the monument dedicated to the Pope with red and yellow paint. The sculpture is located in front of the cathedral in Lodz, Poland, and on the pedestal was written 'Maxima Culpa', a reference to a book accusing the Supreme Pontiff of covering up child abuse in his diocese."
We can't forget that the Cahholic Church covered up child abuse, but were they also complicit in the holocaust in some way.
Rather than desecrating monuments, efforts would surely be far better focussed on creating resources to help educate through meaningful discussion the legacy of historical figures such as John Paul II but both the positive and negative, and how those legacies are bringing about change.
@zleap It's not an either or situation, you can do both. Just like with #JustStopOil or #BLM actions can be taken on many fronts: through political activism, education efforts and destroying monuments.
The situation is further complicated in Poland due to the role Church played during the communist era and current political considerations (like the abortion ban and the upcoming elections in the fall).
This news story gives more context: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/poland-marches-defend-john-paul-ii-abuse-cover-98300209