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Catholic Church
The Roman Catholic Church is the largest church within Christianity.
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Pope appoints new cardinals
Pope Francis has appointed Catholic leaders from some the world’s smallest and poorest nations to the College of Cardinals. Former Pope Benedict XVI also joined the ceremony in a rare public outing.
Spain’s divisive abortion bill
An attempt to restrict access to abortion faces angry response and protests.
Scathing UN report on the Vatican
The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has released a damning report on the Vatican's response to sexual abuse. The report was drawn up after a landmark hearing last month between human rights experts and senior members of the Catholic Church. The Vatican has accused the UN of distorting facts, saying it had not taken into accoun the many changes introduced to protect children.
Benedict defrocked 400 priests
The Vatican has confirmed reports that former Pope Benedict XVI defrocked nearly 400 priests for child sex abuse in the last two years of his pontificate - a dramatic increase over previous years.
The Vatican before the UN
The Vatican testified at a UN committee investigating the abuse of children by Catholic priests.
The Vatican before the UN
The Vatican is testifying in front of a UN committee investigating the abuse of children by Catholic priests. The church says it is addressing the problem, but the committee wants more cooperation.
Vatican UN hearing
John Allen tells DW that reforms are under way at the Vatican, but that more needs to be done.
The morning-after pill: an ethical issue?
The debate over the morning-after pill continues in Germany: is taking it ethical?
Cardinal Reinhard Marx
Cardinal Reinhard Marx is archbishop of Munich and a leading figure in the German Catholic Church. He is also an adviser to Pope Francis. Marx is deeply concerned about social justice and the plight of refugees worldwide. He says people and not capital must be at the heart of all institutiions.
'God is light'
Pope Francis has celebrated his first Christmas Eve Mass at the Vatican. In a brief homily, the newly elected pontiff called on the faithful to lead humble lives.
Singing a new tune
Old hymns were removed and new ones added for the German Catholic Church's official hymnal.
Time's 'Person of the Year'
Time magazine has named Pope Francis its "Person of the Year," less than nine months after he became pontiff. Whistleblower Edward Snowden picked up the second spot. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was fourth.
Anti-child abuse committee
The Vatican has announced plans to set up a committee to come up ways with protecting children from sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. It is also to look at ways of helping the victims.
Vatican withholds abuse info
The Vatican has refused to provide information to a UN panel about its investigation into sexual abuse of children by the clergy. The Church said it couldn't be held responsible for the behavior of Catholics worldwide.
Croatia hold anti-gay marriage referendum
Croatians go to the polls Sunday to vote in referendum on constitutionally defining marriage as a union between a man and a woman. The referendum is backed by the conservative opposition and Roman Catholic groups.
Pope suspends 'luxury' bishop
The pope has suspended the bishop of Limburg for the immediate future. The German cleric was temporarily relieved of his post in the wake of a scandal involving a 31-million-euro ($42 million) renovation project.
Pope receives 'Bishop Bling'
The fate of the controversial Bishop of Limburg is in Pope Francis' hands.
Bishop Tebartz Van Elst meets Pope
Bishop Tebartz Van Elst has been under huge pressure over revelations that his new residence came with a price tag of more than 30-million euros. Today he was called into the Vatican for an audience with the Pope.
Scandal in the German Catholic Church - Tebartz-van Elst
The Bishop of Limburg, Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst, had his episcopal residence renovated at a cost of millions of euros, bypassing the financial council of his diocese. The Bishop has become a problem case for Roman Catholics worldwide. Has he been the target of media campaigns or is his behavior simply no longer fitting in a Catholic Church which is seeking reform?
German dioceses open books
While 'luxury bishop' Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst awaits his fate in the Vatican, five German Catholic dioceses have made their finances public. Tebartz-van Elst continues to face calls for his resignation.
Christian Klenk: Let's not exaggerate!
A Catholic media researcher warns the media not to exaggerate the case of the bishop of Limburg.
Bishop 'deluxe'
The German bishop under fire for overspending on his new residence is set to meet Vatican officials.
The scandalous Bishop of Limburg
The controversial Bishop Tebartz-van Elst now must stand trial because of false testimony.
Breaking ranks
The diocese of Freiburg says remarried divorcees may receive Holy Communion.
Bishop scandal to go to Pope
The head of Germany's Roman Catholic Church has said he will refer the case of the scandal-hit Bishop of Limburg to the Pope. The bishop is under fire over a costly renovation and faces penalties for lying under oath.
Polish church abuse apology
Poland’s Catholic Church has apologized to victims of child sexual abuse by priests, vowing a "zero tolerance" stance. The move comes a day after controversial comments made by the church’s Archbishop.
Vatican sets sainthood date
The Vatican has announced that Popes John Paul II and John XXIII will be declared saints on April 27, 2014. The chosen date for the canonizations marks the first Sunday after Easter.
Pope interview sends shockwaves
An interview by Pope Francis has been heralded as a dramatic change in tone in the Vatican’s approach to divisive doctrines. He urged that the Catholic Church break its "obsession" with divorce, gays and abortion.
New position on homosexuality?
On his return flight to Rome, Pope Francis surprises the media with remarks on homosexuality.
'Who am I to judge?'
Pope Francis has reached out to gay men and lesbians, telling reporters that they should not be marginalized, but integrated into society. These are being seen as the most conciliatory remarks by a pontiff on the issue.
Interview: Is there hope for Syria?
A Christian church leader calls for solidarity to rebuild the country.
Pope visits slum, Copacabana
Pope Francis has continued his visit to Brazil by reaching out to thousands of the poor who live in the slums of Rio de Janeiro. Later he presided over a mass at the city’s Copacabana beach.
Church revolution?
Many Catholics hope Pope Francis will strengthen the role of lay people in the church.
Pope Francis in Rio de Janeiro
Pope Francis is in Brazil for his first overseas trip since taking office in March. The 76-year-old from Argentina, Latin America's first pope, was greeted at the airport by President Dilma Rousseff.
Pope John Paul to be made saint
The Vatican has announced it will canonize Pope John II. The announcement came after a second miracle had been attributed to the late pope, according to Vatican officials.
Pope: 'act decisively' on abuse
The new pontiff has told his fellow clergymen to address previous cases of sexual abuse as a first step toward the Catholic Church healing the wrongdoing committed by priests. The declaration on the topic was his first.
'Important moral moment'
A wide-ranging national investigation in Australia has begun into child sex abuse in state and religious institutions. The inquiry is expected to hear from more than 5,000 people.
Europe's tolerance limits
The EU financial crisis is reinforcing more traditional family values and opposition to change.
A new approach
Celebrating his first Easter, the pope 'from the other side of the world' broke with tradition.
'Holy Thursday' for new pope
Newly-appointed Pope Francis has begun the rituals leading up to Easter Sunday in Rome.In one, the newly elected Argentine pontiff was to wash 12 young inmates' feet at a juvenile prison.
Historic meeting between popes
It's not very often that two popes get together. In fact the last time was six centuries ago. But now things are different... and Pope Francis today dropped in for lunch with his predecessor. But the two men are very different... and Catholics will be watching closely how they coexist. Benedict has been living at the papal retreat south of Rome since going into retirement.
First day for Pope Francis
Pope Francis has inaugurated his papacy and become head of the Catholic Church at a Mass in Rome. His homily focused on protection of the environment, children, the elderly and those in need.
Inauguration of Pope Francis
Pope Francis' inauguration ceremony has been underway in Rome. World leaders and religious dignitaries were among those attending.
The new pope
DW offers in-depth, multimedia coverage on the first-ever pope from the developing world.
Cardinal Marx
Cardinal Marx from Munich was part of the papal conclave to vote for a new pope.
Francis addresses cardinals
Pope Francis has offered his respects and thanks during an audience with the world’s Catholic cardinals. The Argentine pope is set to be officially inaugurated on Tuesday in St. Peter's Square.
Pope warns 'renew or crumble'
Pope Francis has called for the Catholic Church to undergo a spiritual renewal, saying it would otherwise crumble like a sandcastle. The new pontiff issued the warning in a sermon at a mass to close the papal conclave.
Not just European
African Catholics and non-Catholics welcome the new pope.
New Pope Francis
The good shepherd of Latin America: Papacy enters a new era with Jorge Bergoglio.
Necessary reforms
Many people expect the new pope to champion reforms in the Catholic Church.
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