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German Bishops Offer Cash To Abuse Victims

Posted 05.25.2011

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By Niels Sorrells Religion News Service BERLIN -- Germany's Roman Catholic Church is offering cash payments of up to 5,000 euros ($6,925) to victims ...

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Felix Genn, German Bishop, Attacked During Easter service

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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MUENSTER, Germany — Police say a man attacked the Roman Catholic Bishop of Muenster with a broom handle during an Easter service in the city's c...

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Margot Kaessmann, German Protestant Leader, Quits After DUI Incident

AP | GEIR MOULSON | Posted 05.25.2011

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BERLIN — Germany's top Protestant cleric resigned on Wednesday after she was caught driving with a blood-alcohol level three times the legal lim...

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