Leading representatives of the Polish clergy denounced the accusations against him.

Between 1939 and 1945, 2,935 members of the Polish clergy (18%) were killed in concentration camps.

Soon the priests were supported by high members of Polish clergy.

Initially, it was an internal movement leading to a reform of the Polish clergy.

Between 1939 and 1945, an estimated 3,000 members, 18% of the Polish clergy, were murdered; 1,992 of which died in concentration camps.

A high death toll was paid by the Polish clergy.

Nor was he pleased with patriotic anti-Russian sermons by the Polish clergy.

Polish clergy refused to attend the ceremonies as his book had been condemned by the Holy Office in 1616.

Polish clergy loyal to the Vatican were also considered as fascists in the propaganda.

He returned to Poland on 20 February 1946 in order to provide pastoral care to the Polish clergy.