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Historic twin marches for life in Germany face disruptions and defiance
The dual marches drew thousands and were met with both enthusiasm and confrontation as counterdemonstrators attempted to disrupt the events. Read more
Vatican backs Cardinal Woelki over abuse study contracts
The embattled German cardinal welcomed what he said was the ‘good news from Rome.’ Read more
German Cardinal Woelki submits resignation to Pope Francis
The pope will decide on the Cologne archbishop’s resignation in due course. Read more
Vatican delays external audit of contracts in Germany’s Cologne archdiocese
The review must wait until the return of Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki. Read more
Canon lawyers to review abuse study contracts in Germany’s troubled Cologne archdiocese
The contracts relate to a landmark report released in March. Read more
Pope Francis confirms Cardinal Woelki in post after apostolic visitation of Germany’s Cologne archdiocese
Pope Francis ordered the apostolic visitation in May. Read more
Results of apostolic visitation of Germany’s Cologne archdiocese sent to Vatican
The pope is now expected to consider the report. Read more
German cardinal takes further action in wake of independent abuse report
A German cardinal has announced further action following the release of a long-awaited independent report on the handling of abuse... Read more
Cologne's cardinal warns against inventing 'a new Church'
Noting the challenges facing the Church in Germany, Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki of Cologne told EWTN last week that amid... Read more
Berlin cardinal transferred to Germany's largest archdiocese
Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki has been appointed Archbishop of Cologne, the Vatican announced July 11. Read more
