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Catholicism

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The term 'Catholicism' alludes to the beliefs and practices of Christian denominations that refer to themselves as Catholic.

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May 17, 2023

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Hungary: Clerical sex abuse victims hope for justice

Hungary: Clerical sex abuse victims hope for justice

The handling of sex abuse cases in the Hungarian Catholic Church has got off to a difficult start.
SocietyApril 27, 202304:38 min
Four women stand in a row wearing the traditional sack head covering of a Holy Week float-bearer.

Spain's female float bearers shake up Holy Week gender roles

Spain's female float bearers shake up Holy Week gender roles

During Holy Week in Seville only men carry the epic procession floats. But elsewhere women have also taken on that role.
CultureApril 8, 2023
A statue of Pope John Paul II with miter and crosier holding up his hand in blessing, pictured from behind, Warsaw, Poland

Poland: John Paul II abuse cover-up claims divide a nation

Poland: John Paul II abuse cover-up claims divide a nation

A documentary has caused outrage in Poland by alleging that Pope John Paul II covered up clerical sex abuse cases.
PoliticsMarch 15, 2023
Women protesting with pink crosses outside the assembly's venue in Frankfurt on March 9, 2023

Catholic Church: Germany's controversial Synodal Path

Catholic Church: Germany's controversial Synodal Path

The German Synodal Path could help change Catholic Church practices regarding same-sex couples and lay preaching.
ReligionMarch 13, 2023
Pope Francis looks out from a balcony at the Vatican in 2013

Approachable and opaque: 10 years of Pope Francis

Approachable and opaque: 10 years of Pope Francis

Pope Francis has been head of the Catholic Church for 10 years. What has the former clergyman from Argentina achieved?
ReligionMarch 12, 2023
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Pope Francis prays for peace in DR Congo

Pope Francis prays for peace in DR Congo

The next stop in Pope Francis' Africa trip is South Sudan.
ReligionFebruary 2, 2023
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In the spotlight

A billboard along a busy street shows Pope Francis, as motorcyles and cars drive by

Pope Francis travels to Congo with a pious wish for peace

The visit to Congo, a nation where the Catholic Church has long played a dominant role, will be the first in 37 years.
ReligionJanuary 29, 2023
A man and a girl, seated on white plastic chairs beating on drums

How Pentecostal churches are changing Brazil

As Brazil votes on October 2, an up-close view of a unique and fast-rising evangelical community.
CultureSeptember 30, 2022
Fuggerei housing estate

Germany's Fuggerei is world's oldest social housing project

Five hundred years after the Fuggerei housing estate was opened in Augsburg, the rents remain under €1.
CultureMay 6, 2022
A picture of Edith-Maria Magar in her office

Managing businesses in the name of God

Germany's main churches are huge commercial enterprises where modern management methods are leaving their mark.
BusinessAugust 3, 2021
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6 facts about church influence in Germany

How Christian is Germany? A look at the influence of Catholic and Protestant churches in six facts.
ReligionApril 1, 2021
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Opinion

Deutsche Welle Strack Christoph Portrait

Pope Francis clearly points the finger at Russia

Christoph Strack
Commentary
PoliticsMay 4, 2022
Martin Gak

Catholic Church cannot police itself

Martin Gak
Commentary
CrimeJanuary 29, 2022
Deutsche Welle Strack Christoph Portrait

Pope Benedict's defense is outrageous and tragic

Christoph Strack
Commentary
ReligionJanuary 21, 2022
Deutsche Welle Strack Christoph Portrait

Churches in Germany need a change in outlook

Christoph Strack
Commentary
ReligionJanuary 2, 2022
Massimo Faggioli

US could hold key for the future of the Catholic Church

Massimo Faggioli
Commentary
ReligionOctober 28, 2021
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A victory for Argentinian women

Veronica Marchiaro
Commentary
Human RightsDecember 30, 2020