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Bishop Hanke Resigns Amidst Financial and Abuse Scandals
Bishop Gregor Hanke resigned from the Diocese of Eichstätt in Bavaria, Germany, citing "inner weariness" after facing a \$41.5 million financial scandal, multiple sexual abuse cases, and resistance to church reforms.
Bishop Hanke Resigns Amidst Financial and Abuse Scandals
Bishop Gregor Hanke resigned from the Diocese of Eichstätt in Bavaria, Germany, citing "inner weariness" after facing a \$41.5 million financial scandal, multiple sexual abuse cases, and resistance to church reforms.
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44% Bias Score
French Catholic School Director Receives Suspended Sentence for Sexual Assault
A French court sentenced former Saint-Jean-de-Passy school director Daniel Chapellier to five years in prison with a suspended sentence for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old student in February 2021; the verdict follows numerous similar allegations in Catholic institutions.
French Catholic School Director Receives Suspended Sentence for Sexual Assault
A French court sentenced former Saint-Jean-de-Passy school director Daniel Chapellier to five years in prison with a suspended sentence for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old student in February 2021; the verdict follows numerous similar allegations in Catholic institutions.
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40% Bias Score
Pope Leo's Cautious Start: A Contrast to Francis's Early Papacy
Following the election of Pope Leo, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, the Vatican has seen a slower pace of change compared to Pope Francis's early papacy; Leo's approach is characterized by caution and deliberation, as he addresses significant financial challenges and ongoing crises within the Chur...
Pope Leo's Cautious Start: A Contrast to Francis's Early Papacy
Following the election of Pope Leo, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, the Vatican has seen a slower pace of change compared to Pope Francis's early papacy; Leo's approach is characterized by caution and deliberation, as he addresses significant financial challenges and ongoing crises within the Chur...
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48% Bias Score
Vatican Secret: Internal Conflicts and Pope Francis's Reforms
Loup Besmond de Senneville's "Vatican Secret" offers an insider's account of the Vatican's inner workings, highlighting Pope Francis's struggles with internal resistance, financial scandals, and the power dynamics within the institution, during his four years as a correspondent for La Croix.
Vatican Secret: Internal Conflicts and Pope Francis's Reforms
Loup Besmond de Senneville's "Vatican Secret" offers an insider's account of the Vatican's inner workings, highlighting Pope Francis's struggles with internal resistance, financial scandals, and the power dynamics within the institution, during his four years as a correspondent for La Croix.
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44% Bias Score
55,000-Signature Petition Demands Removal of Cologne Cardinal Over Abuse Allegations
An online petition with over 55,000 signatures demands the removal of Cologne's Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki, citing a prosecutor's investigation into his handling of clergy sex abuse allegations, which concluded without charges but found evidence of potential perjury.
55,000-Signature Petition Demands Removal of Cologne Cardinal Over Abuse Allegations
An online petition with over 55,000 signatures demands the removal of Cologne's Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki, citing a prosecutor's investigation into his handling of clergy sex abuse allegations, which concluded without charges but found evidence of potential perjury.
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56% Bias Score
Speyer Diocese Study Reveals Systemic Failures in Preventing Sexual Abuse
A study released on May 8th revealed that church structures in the Speyer diocese significantly contributed to sexual abuse cases; Bishop Wiesemann apologized, and while acknowledging progress, the victims' council emphasized the need for concrete actions to prevent future abuse, including a memoria...
Speyer Diocese Study Reveals Systemic Failures in Preventing Sexual Abuse
A study released on May 8th revealed that church structures in the Speyer diocese significantly contributed to sexual abuse cases; Bishop Wiesemann apologized, and while acknowledging progress, the victims' council emphasized the need for concrete actions to prevent future abuse, including a memoria...
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20% Bias Score
American Pope Inherits Vatican's Financial Crisis
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, inherits a \$1.14 billion Vatican pension shortfall and a \$57-68 million annual deficit; his American background is expected to increase donor confidence and improve financial transparency.
American Pope Inherits Vatican's Financial Crisis
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, inherits a \$1.14 billion Vatican pension shortfall and a \$57-68 million annual deficit; his American background is expected to increase donor confidence and improve financial transparency.
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44% Bias Score
Louisiana Criminalizes Child Grooming Following Clergy Abuse Case
Louisiana passed a new anti-grooming law, making it illegal to cultivate an intimate relationship with a child under 17 to commit a sex offense, even without physical abuse; this followed the case of Tim Gioe, molested as a child by a priest whose earlier grooming actions were not then illegal.
Louisiana Criminalizes Child Grooming Following Clergy Abuse Case
Louisiana passed a new anti-grooming law, making it illegal to cultivate an intimate relationship with a child under 17 to commit a sex offense, even without physical abuse; this followed the case of Tim Gioe, molested as a child by a priest whose earlier grooming actions were not then illegal.
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44% Bias Score
Abidjan Catholic Institute Trains Against Sexual Abuse
An Abidjan Catholic institute trains religious leaders and laypeople to identify and prevent sexual abuse, aiming to address past scandals and protect vulnerable individuals; the program, active since 2018, has reached nearly 25,000 people through various channels.
Abidjan Catholic Institute Trains Against Sexual Abuse
An Abidjan Catholic institute trains religious leaders and laypeople to identify and prevent sexual abuse, aiming to address past scandals and protect vulnerable individuals; the program, active since 2018, has reached nearly 25,000 people through various channels.
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44% Bias Score
55,000 Signatures Demand Removal of Cologne Cardinal Over Abuse Allegations
An online petition with 55,000 signatures demands the removal of Cologne Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki due to a Cologne prosecutor's investigation into his handling of priest abuse allegations, which concluded without charges but revealed potential negligence, prompting calls for the Pope's intervent...
55,000 Signatures Demand Removal of Cologne Cardinal Over Abuse Allegations
An online petition with 55,000 signatures demands the removal of Cologne Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki due to a Cologne prosecutor's investigation into his handling of priest abuse allegations, which concluded without charges but revealed potential negligence, prompting calls for the Pope's intervent...
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Church Defies Expectations, Actively Engaging in Politics
The Spanish Catholic Church's recent involvement in the Cuelgamuros Valley agreement and its support for a bill to regularize 500,000 immigrants has surprised many, defying expectations and sparking debate about the Church's role in Spanish politics.
Spanish Church Defies Expectations, Actively Engaging in Politics
The Spanish Catholic Church's recent involvement in the Cuelgamuros Valley agreement and its support for a bill to regularize 500,000 immigrants has surprised many, defying expectations and sparking debate about the Church's role in Spanish politics.
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20% Bias Score
Spanish Church's Influence Wanes as PP Opposes Immigration Bill
In 2024, the Spanish Episcopal Conference (CEE) successfully lobbied the PP to support an immigration regularization bill, but the PP now opposes it, aligning with the far-right's anti-immigration stance, despite the CEE's ongoing efforts and the Bank of Spain's warning that Spain needs 24 million i...
Spanish Church's Influence Wanes as PP Opposes Immigration Bill
In 2024, the Spanish Episcopal Conference (CEE) successfully lobbied the PP to support an immigration regularization bill, but the PP now opposes it, aligning with the far-right's anti-immigration stance, despite the CEE's ongoing efforts and the Bank of Spain's warning that Spain needs 24 million i...
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40% Bias Score
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