Gretkowska on the Twilight of the Church: The Ritual of Hypocrisy

As white smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel, the world holds its breath, waiting for a new pope. This ancient ritual, a symbol of renewal for almost one and a half billion Catholics, still fascinates, but in 2025 it is accompanied by deep skepticism. The Catholic Church, embroiled in scandals and criticized for its patriarchal structures, is struggling with a crisis of trust. In this context, the voice of Manuela Gretkowska, a Polish writer and…