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Daily Mirror
5 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Priest 'slashes homeless man with an axe before burning him alive'
Priest Miroslaw W was travelling with his friend of 20 years, homeless Anatol Cz, when prosecutors allege the pair had an argument that sparked a rage in the Catholic priest A priest allegedly chopped a homeless man in the head with an axe before setting him on fire and leaving him to die. The priest, from Poland, who has only been identified as Miroslaw M - in keeping with Polish law - is said to have had an argument with the rough sleeping victim, Anatol Cz, while the pair were travelling together near Grójec in eastern Poland. Prosecutor Aneta Góźdź alleged the 60-year-old priest hit the victim in the head with an axe repeatedly, before dousing him in flammable liquid and setting him alight. She then claimed he fled the scene in his car. The 68-year-old victim was found covered in flames but still alive, Radom prosecutor Góźdź said in a recent statement. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, with a fire crew, police and paramedics all in attendance. However, despite their best efforts, he could not be saved and died at the scene. "An autopsy showed that the victim suffered burns covering 80 per cent of his body and head injuries caused by a sharp-edged heavy object," Góźdź said. She added: "The victim died as a result of burns and head injuries." On Friday, the priest was taken into custody and charged with murder "with particular cruelty". He faces between 15 years and life in prison if convicted. A search of his rectory premises was carried out, with Grójec district and provincial police also securing his vehicle for further inspection. The prosecutor said the priest has confessed to the murder, and has provided further detail about his motive, and his relationship to the deceased. He said that he and the victim, with whom he'd been friends for 20 years, drove together to Lasopole. While on the way, they discussed his accommodation, which was when the victim allegedly demanded the priest provide him somewhere to stay. "The two men were bound by a donation agreement, under which Mirosław M. committed to providing lifetime assistance and care for the victim", the prosecutor added. The Polska Agencja Prasowa news agency reported that the row was about where he would live. The priest has been remanded into custody ahead of his trial, which is due to happen in around three months. Warsaw Archbishop Adrian Galbas on Saturday requested the Holy See to dismiss the priest from the priesthood, the highest penalty in canon law for a cleric. In a statement to the archdiocese on Friday, Warsaw Archbishop Adrian Galbas called for prayers for the victim and his family. He also made a request to the Holy See for the suspect to stripped of his priestly orders.
Global News
2 days ago
- Global News
Warsaw archbishop asks Vatican to defrock Polish priest charged with the killing of a homeless man
The archbishop of Warsaw, Poland, has asked the Vatican to defrock a priest charged with the killing of a 68-year-old homeless man who was beaten with an ax and set on fire. Prosecutors on Saturday charged the priest, only identified as Mirosław M. in line with Polish privacy rules, with murder with particular cruelty. He is being detained ahead of a trial and faces 15 years to life behind bars. Investigators say the priest and the victim, Anatol Cz., were together in a car late Thursday when an argument broke out, according to Aneta Góźdź, a spokesperson for the Radom District Prosecutor's Office. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The fight stemmed from a donation agreement where the priest had agreed to provide lifelong assistance and care for the man, Góźdź said in a statement. The argument escalated over the homeless man's future housing. The priest allegedly struck the victim on the head with an ax, doused him in flammable liquid and set him on fire, the spokesperson said. The priest then drove away when he saw a bicycle light approaching. Story continues below advertisement The bicyclist found the victim engulfed in flames and called for first responders, Góźdź said. 'An autopsy showed that the victim suffered burns covering 80% of his body and head injuries caused by a sharp-edged heavy object,' Góźdź said. Warsaw Archbishop Adrian Galbas on Saturday requested the Holy See to dismiss the priest from the priesthood, the highest penalty in canon law for a cleric. In a statement to the archdiocese on Friday, Galbas asked for Catholics to pray for the victim and his loved ones. The archbishop said he was 'devastated' by the crime and pledged to cooperate with investigators. The Vatican did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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First Post
2 days ago
- First Post
Vatican asked to defrock Polish priest charged with shocking murder of homeless man
The Archbishop of Warsaw has formally requested the Vatican to defrock a priest accused of murdering a 68-year-old homeless man with an axe and setting him ablaze. Prosecutors in Poland have charged the priest, identified as Mirosław M., with murder of particular cruelty read more In Poland, the archbishop of Warsaw has requested that the Vatican defrock a priest who is accused of killing a 68-year-old homeless man by beating him with an axe and setting him on fire. The priest, who was only identified as Mirosław M. in accordance with Polish privacy regulations, was charged by prosecutors on Saturday with murder with particular cruelty. He faces 15 years to life in prison and is being held pending trial. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD According to Aneta Góźdź, a spokesperson for the Radom District Prosecutor's Office, investigators said the priest and the victim, Anatol Cz., were in a car together late Thursday when an argument started. According to a statement from Góźdź, the argument started because of a donation agreement in which the priest promised to help and care for the man for the rest of his life. The homeless man's future accommodation became the point of contention. The priest reportedly whacked the victim in the head with an axe, poured him in flammable liquid, and lit him on fire, according to the spokesperson. Then the priest drove off when he saw a bicycle light coming. According to Góźdź, the cyclist saw the victim enveloped in flames and called for emergency personnel. 'An autopsy showed that the victim suffered burns covering 80% of his body and head injuries caused by a sharp-edged heavy object,' Góźdź said. Warsaw Archbishop Adrian Galbas on Saturday requested the Holy See to dismiss the priest from the priesthood, the highest penalty in canon law for a cleric. In a statement to the archdiocese on Friday, Galbas asked for Catholics to pray for the victim and his loved ones. The archbishop said he was 'devastated' by the crime and pledged to cooperate with investigators. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The Vatican did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
NBC News
2 days ago
- NBC News
Warsaw archbishop asks Vatican to defrock Polish priest charged with the killing of a homeless man
WARSAW, Poland — The archbishop of Warsaw, Poland, has asked the Vatican to defrock a priest charged with the killing of a 68-year-old homeless man who was beaten with an ax and set on fire. Prosecutors on Saturday charged the priest, only identified as Mirosław M. in line with Polish privacy rules, with murder with particular cruelty. He is being detained ahead of a trial and faces 15 years to life behind bars. Investigators say the priest and the victim, Anatol Cz., were together in a car late Thursday when an argument broke out, according to Aneta Góźdź, a spokesperson for the Radom District Prosecutor's Office. The fight stemmed from a donation agreement where the priest had agreed to provide lifelong assistance and care for the man, Góźdź said in a statement. The argument escalated over the homeless man's future housing. The priest allegedly struck the victim on the head with an ax, doused him in flammable liquid and set him on fire, the spokesperson said. The priest then drove away when he saw a bicycle light approaching. The bicyclist found the victim engulfed in flames and called for first responders, Góźdź said. "An autopsy showed that the victim suffered burns covering 80% of his body and head injuries caused by a sharp-edged heavy object," Góźdź said. Warsaw Archbishop Adrian Galbas on Saturday requested the Holy See to dismiss the priest from the priesthood, the highest penalty in canon law for a cleric. In a statement to the archdiocese on Friday, Galbas asked for Catholics to pray for the victim and his loved ones. The archbishop said he was "devastated" by the crime and pledged to cooperate with investigators.
7NEWS
2 days ago
- 7NEWS
Archbishop asks Vatican to defrock priest charged with brutal murder
The archbishop of Warsaw has asked the Vatican to defrock a priest charged with the killing of a 68-year-old homeless man who was beaten with an axe and set on fire in Poland. Prosecutors on Saturday charged the priest, only identified as Mirosław M. in line with Polish privacy rules, with murder with particular cruelty. He is being detained ahead of a trial and faces 15 years to life behind bars. Investigators say the priest and the victim, Anatol Cz., were together in a car late Thursday when an argument broke out, according to Aneta Góźdź, a spokesperson for the Radom District Prosecutor's Office. The fight stemmed from a donation agreement where the priest had agreed to provide lifelong assistance and care for the man, Góźdź said in a statement. The argument escalated over the homeless man's future housing. The priest allegedly struck the victim on the head with an axe, doused him in flammable liquid and set him on fire, the spokesperson said. The priest then drove away when he saw a bicycle light approaching. The bicyclist found the victim engulfed in flames and called for first responders, Góźdź said. 'An autopsy showed that the victim suffered burns covering 80 per cent of his body and head injuries caused by a sharp-edged heavy object,' Góźdź said. Warsaw Archbishop Adrian Galbas on Saturday requested the Holy See to dismiss the priest from the priesthood, the highest penalty in canon law for a cleric. In a statement to the archdiocese on Friday, Galbas asked for Catholics to pray for the victim and his loved ones. The archbishop said he was 'devastated' by the crime and pledged to cooperate with investigators. The Vatican did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
