German Man Sues Catholic Church for €1 Million Over Childhood Abuse
A 42-year-old man is suing the Catholic Church in Germany for over €1 million in compensation for sexual, physical, and psychological abuse he suffered at the Domspatzen preparatory school in Pielenhofen between 1991 and 1993; the Church offered €50,000 and contests liability.
German Man Sues Catholic Church for €1 Million Over Childhood Abuse
A 42-year-old man is suing the Catholic Church in Germany for over €1 million in compensation for sexual, physical, and psychological abuse he suffered at the Domspatzen preparatory school in Pielenhofen between 1991 and 1993; the Church offered €50,000 and contests liability.
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36% Bias Score
Peruvian Archbishop Resigns Amidst Sodalitium Abuse Scandal
Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Peruvian Archbishop Miguel Cabrejos on Tuesday following criticism for his handling of abuses within the conservative Catholic movement Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, which was disbanded by the Vatican in January 2024 after investigations revealed widespread s...
Peruvian Archbishop Resigns Amidst Sodalitium Abuse Scandal
Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Peruvian Archbishop Miguel Cabrejos on Tuesday following criticism for his handling of abuses within the conservative Catholic movement Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, which was disbanded by the Vatican in January 2024 after investigations revealed widespread s...
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Peruvian Archbishop Resigns Amidst Sodalitium Abuse Scandal
Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Peruvian Archbishop Miguel Cabrejos, following criticism over his handling of the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae abuse scandal; Jesuit Bishop Gilberto Vizcarra will replace him.
Peruvian Archbishop Resigns Amidst Sodalitium Abuse Scandal
Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Peruvian Archbishop Miguel Cabrejos, following criticism over his handling of the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae abuse scandal; Jesuit Bishop Gilberto Vizcarra will replace him.
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40% Bias Score
Bayrou Denies Knowledge of Sexual Assault Allegations at Béarn Catholic School
French politician François Bayrou denies knowledge of sexual assault accusations at a Béarn Catholic school his children attended, despite prior incidents reported in the late 1990s, and has filed a defamation lawsuit; the Pau prosecutor's office is investigating around 100 complaints of violence an...
Bayrou Denies Knowledge of Sexual Assault Allegations at Béarn Catholic School
French politician François Bayrou denies knowledge of sexual assault accusations at a Béarn Catholic school his children attended, despite prior incidents reported in the late 1990s, and has filed a defamation lawsuit; the Pau prosecutor's office is investigating around 100 complaints of violence an...
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56% Bias Score
Munich Archdiocese Unveils Sexual Abuse Memorial Amidst Survivor Criticism
The Archdiocese of Munich is unveiling a memorial for sexual abuse victims, "Heart," despite criticism from survivors who see it as an insufficient response to ongoing demands for compensation and the removal of statute of limitations; the memorial was even shown to Pope Francis in 2023.
Munich Archdiocese Unveils Sexual Abuse Memorial Amidst Survivor Criticism
The Archdiocese of Munich is unveiling a memorial for sexual abuse victims, "Heart," despite criticism from survivors who see it as an insufficient response to ongoing demands for compensation and the removal of statute of limitations; the memorial was even shown to Pope Francis in 2023.
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52% Bias Score
Amsterdam's St. Nicholas Basilica becomes co-cathedral
The St. Nicholas Basilica in Amsterdam has become a co-cathedral, a decision made by Bishop Jan Hendriks on March 8th, 2024, making Amsterdam a bishop's see alongside Haarlem. This follows the 2012 designation of the church as a basilica and the 2021 enshrinement of a relic of St. Nicholas.
Amsterdam's St. Nicholas Basilica becomes co-cathedral
The St. Nicholas Basilica in Amsterdam has become a co-cathedral, a decision made by Bishop Jan Hendriks on March 8th, 2024, making Amsterdam a bishop's see alongside Haarlem. This follows the 2012 designation of the church as a basilica and the 2021 enshrinement of a relic of St. Nicholas.
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8% Bias Score
Pope Francis Condemns U.S. Deportations, Sparking Church Conflict
Pope Francis sharply criticized the U.S. mass deportation program in a letter to U.S. bishops, calling it morally wrong and urging opposition, prompting a defensive response from the White House and highlighting a growing ideological conflict within the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis Condemns U.S. Deportations, Sparking Church Conflict
Pope Francis sharply criticized the U.S. mass deportation program in a letter to U.S. bishops, calling it morally wrong and urging opposition, prompting a defensive response from the White House and highlighting a growing ideological conflict within the Catholic Church.
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44% Bias Score
Pope Francis Condemns US Deportation Policies, Citing Human Dignity and Impact on Catholic Charities
Pope Francis condemned US deportation policies in a letter to US bishops, criticizing measures equating illegal immigration with criminality and the lack of federal funding for refugee integration, which forced the US Conference of Catholic Bishops to lay off a third of its staff. He contrasted his ...
Pope Francis Condemns US Deportation Policies, Citing Human Dignity and Impact on Catholic Charities
Pope Francis condemned US deportation policies in a letter to US bishops, criticizing measures equating illegal immigration with criminality and the lack of federal funding for refugee integration, which forced the US Conference of Catholic Bishops to lay off a third of its staff. He contrasted his ...
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44% Bias Score
Pope Francis Rebukes Trump Administration's Mass Deportation of Migrants
Pope Francis strongly criticized the Trump administration's mass deportation of migrants, citing the violation of human dignity and predicting the program's failure; over 8,000 arrests have been made since Trump's inauguration, with various outcomes for detainees.
Pope Francis Rebukes Trump Administration's Mass Deportation of Migrants
Pope Francis strongly criticized the Trump administration's mass deportation of migrants, citing the violation of human dignity and predicting the program's failure; over 8,000 arrests have been made since Trump's inauguration, with various outcomes for detainees.
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48% Bias Score
Pope Francis Condemns Trump's Mass Deportations
Pope Francis strongly condemned the Trump administration's mass deportation plans in a letter to U.S. bishops, criticizing Vice President JD Vance's theological defense and warning that such actions violate human dignity and will have negative consequences; the White House reported over 8,000 immigr...
Pope Francis Condemns Trump's Mass Deportations
Pope Francis strongly condemned the Trump administration's mass deportation plans in a letter to U.S. bishops, criticizing Vice President JD Vance's theological defense and warning that such actions violate human dignity and will have negative consequences; the White House reported over 8,000 immigr...
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40% Bias Score
Royal Couple's Italy and Vatican Visit Strengthens Post-Brexit Ties
King Charles and Queen Camilla will conduct a state visit to Italy and the Vatican in early April to bolster UK-Italy relations, meeting Pope Francis and visiting Rome and Ravenna, following similar post-Brexit diplomatic trips to Germany and France.
Royal Couple's Italy and Vatican Visit Strengthens Post-Brexit Ties
King Charles and Queen Camilla will conduct a state visit to Italy and the Vatican in early April to bolster UK-Italy relations, meeting Pope Francis and visiting Rome and Ravenna, following similar post-Brexit diplomatic trips to Germany and France.
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40% Bias Score
Amsterdam St. Nicholas Basilica becomes co-cathedral
Amsterdam's St. Nicholas Basilica is now a co-cathedral, per Bishop Jan Hendriks' request, making Amsterdam a bishop's seat alongside Haarlem, effective March 8th, 2024, highlighting the city's historical Catholic significance.
Amsterdam St. Nicholas Basilica becomes co-cathedral
Amsterdam's St. Nicholas Basilica is now a co-cathedral, per Bishop Jan Hendriks' request, making Amsterdam a bishop's seat alongside Haarlem, effective March 8th, 2024, highlighting the city's historical Catholic significance.
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44% Bias Score