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Much to Alex's great dismay, this was not about the "Catholic Church" ... rather it was about Polish society, which is where the proper soul-searching and contrition has occurred ... as spurred on by the Catholic Church.

Not surprisingly those elements within the Church that demonstrated the greatest sympathy for Jews were among the most eloquent voices calling for contrition.

The recent revelations about the slaughter of the Jews of Jedwabne in July 1941 precipitated an unprecedented collective soul-searching in Polish society. The Roman Catholic Church in Poland has been deeply involved in this discussion. The author contends that it is impossible to view the reaction of the Catholic clergy, intelligentsia and grassroots in monolithic fashion. Catholic elements can be found behind various barricades in this debate. Not surprisingly those elements within the Church that demonstrated the greatest sympathy for Jews were among the most eloquent voices calling for contrition. Those who generally viewed the Jews with suspicion found additional reason to give expression to their antipathy. In that respect the Church and the broader community of believers that identifies with it reflects the society in which it is rooted.

Much to Alex's great dismay, this was not about the "Catholic Church" ...

I'm in "great dismay"? Oh, woe is me!

Of course there are those that believe all Polish Catholics listen to Radio Maryja and wear mohair berets.