The Polish Prime Minister has promised to sever the financial ties between the state and the Church, yet the Church Fund continues to reach record highs. While the new prior of Jasna Góra has banned politicians from speaking from the sanctuary's summit, influence remains strong in rural areas. Local priests continue to attempt to shape municipal governments to their liking. In Małopolska, pressure from the voivode has led to the removal of a politicized priest. These events suggest that the alliance between religious and political power remains deeply entrenched. Consequently, politicians appear unable to distance themselves from the clergy's influence. The situation raises critical questions about whether such an arrangement is inherently detrimental.