Media heavily covered Pope Leo XIV's first mass, with Radio ZET providing live updates as the American pontiff called for the Church to be "an ark of salvation sailing through the waves of history." His inauguration was scheduled for May 18.
The investigation into the Warsaw University axe murder continued with the court ordering suspect Mieszko R. detained. Prosecutors revealed disturbing evidence that he "wanted to become a predator" through killing.
Political tensions intensified with the publication of documents allegedly proving Nawrocki fulfilled care obligations toward elderly Jerzy Ż. Gdańsk officials filed complaints over the controversial apartment acquisition.
Tusk and Macron signed a Polish-French treaty in Nancy, with Macron emphasizing Poland's growing European importance and pledging military aid if needed.
The evening presidential debate on TV Republika featured heated exchanges, with Nawrocki calling Hołownia "a clown of Polish politics" while Hołownia labeled Mentzen "a selfish millionaire" avoiding taxes.