The appeal passed by 174 votes in favor, 30 against, and 6 abstentions. Read more
Bishop Stefan Oster noted that Benedict had fought abuse ‘against no small opposition in the Vatican.’ Read more
As the opening assembly of the Synodal Way is taking place in Germany, the “New Beginning” initiative has warned of... Read more
He told reporters that he intended to remain in office for now. Read more
Cardinal Friedrich Wetter was archbishop of Munich and Freising from 1982 to 2007. Read more
The campaign criticized what it said were ‘defamatory and outdated’ expressions of Catholic doctrine. Read more
A statement said that the mistake was the result of an editing error. Read more
The report accused the cardinal of mishandling two abuse cases. Read more
The report covers 1977 to 1982, when the future Benedict XVI led the archdiocese. Read more
Bishop Rudolf Voderholzer said: ‘I protest against this approach.’ Read more
The review must wait until the return of Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki. Read more
The pope was presented with the document after his general audience. Read more
The contracts relate to a landmark report released in March. Read more
Irme Stetter-Karp succeeds the high-profile Thomas Sternberg. Read more
The delay is caused by ‘new findings obtained in the recent past.’ Read more
The process was originally expected to end in October 2021. Read more
The Synodal Way’s supreme decision-making body meets on Sept. 30-Oct. 2. Read more
The influential theologian is considered to be close to Pope Francis. Read more
Pope Francis ordered the apostolic visitation in May. Read more
Hamburg Archbishop Stefan Heße announced in March that he was offering his resignation. Read more