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Catholic Church
The Roman Catholic Church is the largest church within Christianity.
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Anti-abortion protesters rally in Croatia
Thousands of people protested against abortion in Zagreb and called on the Croatian state to protect "every human life."
Pope orders inquiry into German church sex abuse scandal
The Pope wants to determine whether the Catholic Church in Cologne made errors in handling claims of sexual misconduct.
Germany's Christian churches show unity
Against the backdrop of the COVID pandemic, Germany's Christian churches meet for a digital ecumenical assembly.
German Catholic churches to bless same-sex couples
The Church of St. Benedict in Munich is one of four that are set to defy the Vatican and bless same-sex relationships.
Kidnapped nuns, priests freed in Haiti
The kidnappings of Catholic clergy sparked outrage in Haiti, which is grappling with a wave of abductions for ransom.
Catholic cardinal forgoes top German honor
A leading cardinal has decided not to receive a German public service award from the country's president.
Germany's Steinmeier urged to withhold bishop's medal
Sex abuse victims say the German president should not give an Order of Merit — equal to a knighthood — to Cardinal Marx.
Germany marks 500 years since Diet of Worms
Five centuries ago, Martin Luther refused to withdraw his criticism of the Catholic Church. The rest is history.
France's top court clears cardinal of abuse cover-up
The high court cleared Cardinal Philippe Barbarin of charges of concealing sexual abuse of children by another priest.
Too white and too Eurocentric?
Regamy Thillainathan does not have an easy job as an official in the Catholic Church in Germany.
6 facts about church influence in Germany
How Christian is Germany? A look at the influence of Catholic and Protestant churches in six facts.
Sex as a Cultural Battleground - Poland and the Fight over Sexual Morality
The topic of sexuality has polarized polish society.
Suicide bombing rocks Indonesian church
Newlywed suicide bombers have struck outside a Catholic church in the Indonesian city of Makassar.
Pope Francis orders Vatican salaries slashed to save jobs
The Vatican announced Wednesday it would reduce the salaries of religious at the Holy See to stave off job cuts.
German Catholic Church 'covered up' sexual abuse
"Silence, secrecy and lack of oversight" led to a lack of compassion for victims of sexual abuse by the clergy.
German theologians blast Vatican same-sex union stance
German scholars say the Church's welcoming of gays but refusal to bless same-sex unions is "paternalistic."
Investigators name Cologne diocese abuse scandal suspects
The archbishop of Germany's largest Catholic diocese commissioned the long-awaited report into abuse by clergy.
Alienating the faithful
Alexander Görlach
The once-powerful Roman Catholic Church is fast on its way to self-destruction, DW's Alexander Görlach writes.
Vatican: Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex unions
A decree from the orthodoxy office nixed any possibility that the Roman Catholic Church might accept same-sex marriages.
Sexual abuse in Germany – A cardinal under pressure
The Catholic Church in Germany is increasngly under fire for mishandling sexual abuse cases.
Pope calls for peace in war-torn Mosul
On a historic trip, Francis urged Christians to stay in Iraq and prayed for "victims of war."
Will Pope Francis' visit help Iraqi Christians?
Christian leaders have warned the religion could become "extinct" in Iraq. Will Pope Francis' visit be a game-changer?
Iraqi Christians in Germany pin high hopes on Pope Francis
For the first time, a pope is visiting Iraq. Some Iraqi Catholics will be following the pope’s journey from Germany.
Pope Francis in Iraq: Mission Impossible?
Pope Francis brings a message of peace and reconciliation to war-torn Iraq. But who is listening?
Pope Francis in Iraq: Mission impossible?
Pope Francis brings a message of peace and reconciliation to war-torn Iraq. But who is listening?
Poland: Thousands continue protest against abortion law
Thousands of people took to the streets to protest Poland's near-total abortion ban. Some were met with tear gas.
Calls for German cardinal to release sex abuse report
The Cologne diocese council has called on Cardinal Woelki to stop blocking the release of a report on child sex abuse.
Germany seeks to regulate assisted suicide
A new draft law that would give "everyone a right to self-determined death" is facing stiff opposition in parliament.
Joe Biden, the pope and America's Catholic Church
Joe Biden gets on well with Pope Francis. But both men are under fire from fundamentalist Catholics in the US.
Child abuse: Catholic officials ask reporters for 'silence'
Reporters walked out of a press event in Cologne after church officials asked them to sign a confidentiality agreement.
500 years after Martin Luther's excommunication
The first major schism of the Catholic Church was made official in 1521.
Cuban church welcomes LGBTQI+ people
One church in Cuba is breaking new ground in the country by accepting LGBTQI+ members.
Anti-vaccine sentiment rife in Poland
Many people in Poland, including some politicians and celebrities, are skeptical of coronavirus vaccinations.
A victory for Argentinian women
Veronica Marchiaro
The law legalizing abortions in Argentina is a milestone in the country's history, says Veronica Marchiaro.
Argentina approves bill to legalize abortion
Women in Argentina will now have the right to terminate pregnancy at up to 14 weeks.
Will Croatia follow Poland on abortion rights?
In Croatia, the church, conservatives and pro-life activists want tighter abortion rules following the Polish model.
Spanish parliament backs euthanasia bill
The legislation passed the lower house comfortably but still needs consent from the Senate before being signed into law.
Vatican ex-envoy to France sentenced over sex assaults
The retired archbishop was found to have groped men during church meetings.
German nuns accused of enabling child sex abuse
Nuns "dragged" children to be sexually abused by priests and politicians, a survivor told a German court.
German cardinal accused of abuse cover-up turns to pope
The Archbishop of Cologne, has been accused of not informing the Vatican about sex abuse allegations against a priest.
Buenos Aires trans women's home
In Buenos Aires, church projects help transgender men and women suffering from abuse and stigma.
Cardinal to fund initiative for child abuse victims
Cardinal Reinhard Marx will give half a million euros of his own money to fund a foundation for child abuse victims.
Pope names first African American cardinal
Washington Archbishop Wilton Gregory broke new ground by becoming the first US cardinal of African descent.
Catholic Church — a scandalous approach to scandal
Abuse survivors were promised an investigation, but now the Catholic Church has decided not to publish the findings.
Cologne archbishop criticized over abuse report
The Cologne Archdiocese refuses to publish the results of a study on abuse. For victims, that adds insult to injury.
German church tax income plummets during pandemic
A media report has predicted a loss of around €1 billion euros for Germany's two church institutions in 2020.
Vatican clarifies pope's remarks on same-sex unions
In a letter sent to bishops around the world, the Vatican reaffirmed Pope Francis' opposition to homosexual marriage.
Workers strike over Polish abortion ruling
Poles are angry about a top court ruling that bans abortions in cases of fetuses with birth defects.
Poland's churches become sites of protest
For the first time in Catholic Poland, people are protesting in churches amid discontent over tightened abortion laws.
Pope Francis names 13 new cardinals
The group of new cardinals could help ensure Francis' eventual successor will continue his legacy.
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