The cardinal’s openness to queer Catholics, migrants and lay communion helpers is unacceptable to the clergyman.
Ryś described it as a "collaborator of rainbow Catholics."
As Polish media reported on Thursday, the eastern Polish diocese of Drohiczyn now distanced itself from the remarks of its diocesan priest. The clergyman had violated the principles of the decree of the Polish Bishops’ Conference on the appearance of clerics and religious in the media with his letter.
During a conversation with the Bishop of Drohiczyn, he was therefore reprimanded.
At the same time, the bishop prohibited him from publishing similar content in the future.
The Polish Bishops’ Conference had issued regulations for media appearances and the use of social media by clergy and lay people in 2023.
The aim of the regulations is to properly pass on the message of the Gospel in the means of social communication.
Clerics, religious and lay people in church offices are obliged to appear in media and social networks in accordance with the teaching of the church, prudent and not polarizing.
The clergyman is Beniamin Sęktas.
According to reports, the cleric is not only active in the pastoral care of his diocese of Drohiczyn, but is also dedicated to literature. He publishes poems and has already published a book of poetry.
Sęktas, who was ordained a priest in 2020, is also said to have worked journalistically in recent years.
His articles appear on conservative internet portals and often contain critical positions towards some Polish bishops.
He had also criticized the document "Fiducia supplicans" approved by Pope Francis in 2023 that allows the blessings of homosexuals outside the liturgy.
The clergyman repeatedly described this practice as "harmful".