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May 5, 2016

German cardinal says 'unauthorized people' in Rome veto bishop nominations

Cardinal Karl Lehmann of Mainz, Germany, pictured in a 2014 photo, says preferred candidates nominated for bishop are being vetoed by "unauthorized people" in Rome.

BONN, Germany – A German cardinal said names of candidates submitted to the Vatican as potential bishops are being vetoed by "unauthorized people" in Rome. 

Published in Canada
April 28, 2016

German cardinal tarred as ‘Antichrist’ for defending Muslims

Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki of Germany receives guests in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican on February 18, 2012.

A German Catholic leader’s defense of religious freedom has triggered a backlash following anti-Muslim statements by far-right politicians in the country.

Published in International