
Pope Leo XIV speaks of church renewal after his visit to France
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The Catholic Church in France has a long tradition of strict separation between religion and state (secularism).
The Catholic Church in France is renewing itself. This is what Pope Leo XIV said upon returning from his four-day visit.
France's reputation as a godless nation that promoted the separation of religion and state like no other in Europe has proven to be deceptive. You could already guess that when the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris burned down seven years ago.
The images of the crowds of people from the Arc de Triomphe to Concorde Square gathering for the papal mass testify to a renewed influx to the church. But what does this “monumental event for the history of France” that President Emmanuel Macron spoke of mean?
A new study reveals systematic violence, humiliation and abuse at the St. Michael Catholic study seminar in Traunstein between 1960 and 1990. Former students report psychological and physical violence as well as sexual assault.
A study shows systematic psychological, physical and sexual violence at the St. Michael study seminar in Traunstein between 1960 and 1990. Joseph Ratzinger, the future Pope Benedict XVI, was also once a student there.
A scientific study by the University of Trier documents systematic cover-up and leniency towards 123 accused clergy in the diocese of Trier from 1946 to 1966, who abused 335 children and young people.
The Advisory Board for those affected by the German Bishops' Conference criticizes bureaucratic hurdles and insufficient compensation amounts when dealing with sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
Christian Würtz took office as the new bishop in a solemn service in Eichstätter Cathedral. The 55-year-old former auxiliary bishop of Freiburg is the 83rd bishop of the diocese and currently the youngest diocesan bishop in Germany.
Christian Würtz has taken office as Bishop of Eichstätt. The 55-year-old is currently the youngest diocesan bishop in Germany. The inauguration took place in the fully occupied Eichstätter Cathedral.