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Catholic Church
The Roman Catholic Church is the largest church within Christianity.
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Germany: Study reveals widespread abuse in Münster diocese
A university study found at least 610 underage victims were sexually abused by clergy in the western German diocese
In Poland, opposition MPs criticize 'pregnancy register'
Polish health minister recently signed an order that will oblige medics to register all pregnancies in Poland.
German priest found dead after misconduct suspension
The priest's death was confirmed by the diocese just days after he had been summoned over allegations of abuse.
Grief after massacre in Nigerian church
DW reporter Amaka Okoye has been speaking to victims and eye witnesses.
Nigeria: Dozens dead after gunmen attack church
According to local reports, the attackers entered a Catholic church in Ondo state and opened fire on worshippers.
Scholz: Putin's war defies European values
"Putin must not be allowed to get away with his cynical, inhuman war," the German chancellor said.
Pope Francis clearly points the finger at Russia
Christoph Strack
Pope Francis finally blames Putin as responsible for the war and suffering in Ukraine, writes DW's Christoph Strack.
Filipino priest preaches electoral politics
Some priests are publicly taking sides in the upcoming presidential vote – even though it's sparking controversy.
Cologne Catholic Church funds paid for priest's debts
The revelation that a priest's debts were repaid from a fund to compensate sex abuse victims has prompted outrage.
Germany and the church
Rachel Stewart looks at Germany's religious history and the presence of the church in public life today.
Germany: Cologne cardinal calls pope 'old man'
The embattled German cardinal has raised eyebrows for reportedly saying Pope Francis is "out of touch with reality."
Pope asks forgiveness of Indigenous for Canada school abuses
The pope has said he was ashamed of the "deplorable" abuses suffered by Indigenous peoples in residential schools.
Canada Indigenous press pope for apology on abuses
Pope Francis received representatives who told him of the abuses suffered by Indigenous children at Catholic schools.
Vatican: Women to benefit as pope unveils reforms
The new constitution allows any baptized lay Catholic person — man or woman — to lead major Vatican offices.
Coming out in the Catholic Church
DW met with one of the 120 priests and employees of the Catholic Church in Germany who have recently come out as queer.
Ukraine war: The role of the Orthodox churches
The majority of Russians and Ukrainians are Orthodox Christians. Now the war is dividing their churches.
Cologne cardinal offers pope resignation over abuse scandals
The controversial archbishop of Cologne has come under fire for his handling of abuse cases in the Catholic Church.
Germany: Catholic priest jailed for abusing girls
A priest who abused children and adolescents over many years has been handed a 12-year jail sentence by a Cologne court.
Thousands may need baptism renewal after US priest errs
Father Andres Arango baptized thousands using the expression "We" instead of the Vatican-sanctioned "I" baptize you.
Coming out in the Catholic Church
LGBTQI employees of the German Catholic Church no longer want to hide who they are.
Focus on Europe - Spotlight on People
Civilians are training in the Estonian Defense League in the event of Russian aggression.
Ex-Pope Benedict begs forgiveness from abuse victims
The retired German pontiff has apologized for any "grevious faults" in the way he dealt with sexual abuse in the Church.
Sexual Abuse: Benedict under pressure
The Catholic clergyman Peter H. abused numerous boys from 1973 onwards.
Being queer in the Catholic Church
A new book explores what it means to be gay in the Catholic Church, increasing pressure on the institution to reform.
World Stories - The Week in Reports
Germany: Molested by a Catholic Priest, Hippos in Colombia: An environmental threat
German cardinal questions priest celibacy rule
German Cardinal Reinhard Marx has called the Catholic Church practice of celibacy for priests "precarious."
Catholic Church cannot police itself
Martin Gak
The Catholic Church cannot be trusted to deliver justice to victims; the government must step in.
Inside Europe 27.01.2022
Life in Ukraine goes on almost as normal, Gotland islanders eye up NATO membership, Britain’s Prime Minister has some explaining to do and passions run high at Ferrara’s Week of Memories. Also: the biggest coming out in the history of the Catholic Church, dark secrets from France's recent past and music from Budapest and Berlin.
Munich archbishop says 'Catholic Church must renew itself'
German Cardinal Reinhard Marx reacted to a damning report on decades of sexual abuse in his archdiocese.
Child sex abuse in Spain's Catholic Church
Hundreds of cases of alleged child sex abuse have been revealed. DW reporter Jan-Philipp Scholz met one of the victims.
Child abuse: Germany's Catholic Church fights for its future
The former pope's role in a child sexual abuse investigation has disappointed many of the church's faithful.
The life of German Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was much respected in his home country of Germany, though criticism mounted in recent years.
Ex-Pope Benedict XVI admits false statement in abuse probe
The former pope has admitted providing a false statement during a probe into sexual abuse in Germany's Catholic Church.
German priests come out as queer, demand reform
Over 120 Catholic church priests and staff launched a campaign demanding an end to discrimination against queer people.
Pope Benedict's defense is outrageous and tragic
Christoph Strack
A report on sex abuse at the Munich archdiocese is a damning read and damages the legacy of retired Pope Benedict XVI.
Pope Francis vows 'justice' for abuse victims
More needs to be done to enforce rules against perpetrators of sexual abuse, Pope Francis has said.
India: Bishop rape ruling leaves church role in question
The Kerala Catholic Church has been left seriously divided, with some asking whether the church has too much power.
Indian court clears bishop accused of raping nun
Franco Mulakkal was the first Catholic clergyman in India to go on trial for rape in a case that goes back seven years.
Churches in Germany need a change in outlook
Christoph Strack
A Christian majority has always been taken for granted in Germany. But membership in the two main churches is dwindling.
A difficult papacy — Pope Francis turns 85
Christoph Strack
A pope who wants to change his Church more than it can be changed. But time is running out.
Pope offers migrants refuge during Cyprus visit
After holding an open-air Mass, Pope Francis prayed with migrants and offered them a chance to travel to Italy.
Paris archbishop resigns over affair allegations
The pope accepted the resignation of the archbishop of Paris, who stepped down over "ambiguous behavior" with a woman.
Favela dance revolution
Lia Rodrigues wants to transform Brazil with free dance training in favelas
France: Child abuse by priests
A report showed that some 216,000 minors had been abused by clergy members in France since the 1950s.
France: The church and abuse
Victims of sexual abuse by Catholic priests in France are demanding a reckoning.
Benin liberalizes abortion law
Benin's parliament has voted to legalize abortion in most cases.
French Catholic Church to compensate sex abuse victims
The move follows a scathing report that revealed the abuse of over 330,000 people over 70 years.
French Catholic Church accepts 'responsibility' for abuse
French bishops have agreed that the church allowed for the abuse of children to become "systemic."
French Church Scandal
Catholic bishops in France have met for the first time since the publication last month of a devasting report detailing child sex abuse by clergy. The report revealed more than 216,000 minors were abused. Keith Porteous Wood, president of the UK's National Secular Society, tells Brent Goff on The Day 'the Church refuses to take moral responsibility for historical sex abuse against minors'.
US could hold key for the future of the Catholic Church
Massimo Faggioli
When Joe Biden meets Pope Francis, there is more at stake than a dispute over sacraments and abortion.
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