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Police raid buildings of Archdiocese of Cologne due to perjury charges against Cdl. Woelki

The German cardinal is being investigated for allegedly making false statements under oath regarding his involvement in sexual abuse cases.

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Andreas Wailzer

• Jun 27, 2023Jun 28, 2023

Media report accuses German cardinal of perjury in sexual abuse case

Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki allegedly knew about allegations of sex abuse against a priest he promoted, which would contradict statements he made under oath.

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Andreas Wailzer

• May 16, 2023May 16, 2023

Three bishops join thousands participating in Berlin March for Life

The participants protested against abortion and euthanasia. Several bishops and politicians gave speeches in support of life, including a member of the U.S. Democratic party.

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Andreas Wailzer

• Sep 22, 2022Sep 23, 2022

German Synodal Way approves text calling homosexual acts ‘not sinful’ and ‘not intrinsically evil’

The eight orthodox bishops who voted against the document were Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki and Bishops Gregor Maria Hanke, Matthias Heinrich, Stefan Oster, Dominikus Schwaderlapp, Rolf Steinhäuser, Rudolf Vorderholzer, and Florian Wörner.

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Andreas Wailzer

• Sep 12, 2022Sep 14, 2022

German cardinal appoints woman to head diocesan office for priestly formation

On the other hand, Cardinal Woelki is one of the strongest voices among German bishops to defend an all-male diaconate and priesthood.

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David McLoone

• May 28, 2021Jul 30, 2021

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Articles tagged Rainer Maria Woelki

Police raid buildings of Archdiocese of Cologne due to perjury charges against Cdl. Woelki

Media report accuses German cardinal of perjury in sexual abuse case

Three bishops join thousands participating in Berlin March for Life

German Synodal Way approves text calling homosexual acts ‘not sinful’ and ‘not intrinsically evil’

German cardinal appoints woman to head diocesan office for priestly formation