Pope Francis Orders Apostolic Visitation of Cardinal Woelki’s Cologne Archdiocese
The visitation comes amid criticism of Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki’s handling of sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Cologne.
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Cardinal Woelki Interview on the Gercke Report: ‘We Have Finally Established Clarity’
In an interview with CNA Deutsch on March 18, the Archbishop of Cologne talked about the publication of the expert report that he had commissioned.
German Cardinal Facing Calls to Resign Welcomes Release of Independent Abuse Report
The report, known as the “Independent Investigation into the Handling of Sexualized Violence in the Archdiocese of Cologne,” covers the period from 1975 to 2018 and examines 236 files in detail to identify failures and violations of the law, as well as those responsible for them.
Cardinal Marx’s Handling of Abuse Cases Under Scrutiny
A criminologist who was commissioned by the German bishops to investigate clergy abuse cases has alleged that the cardinal intervened to undermine his investigation.
German Cardinal Asks Pope Francis to Review His Handling of Abuse Case
The Cologne archdiocese, which is Germany’s largest and reportedly also its richest diocese, said that the cardinal was referring to the case of a priest identified only as “Pastor O.”
Germany’s Catholic Bishops Divided Over Vatican Instruction on Parishes
Amid an ongoing debate about the role of lay people in the German Church, the country’s bishops responded to the Vatican instruction with both praise and criticism.
During Coronavirus Outbreak, German Cardinal Opens Seminary to Feed Homeless
The seminary opened its ministry to the homeless on Monday, offering meals in a dining hall with 20 individual tables, so that those coming in could be served while still adhering to social distancing guidelines.
