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German Catholics demand radical changes for a more inclusive church

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German Catholics demand radical changes for a more inclusive church

German Catholics demand radical changes for a more inclusive church

On the back of resounding paedophilia scandals, the German Catholic church is going through a revolution that is unprecedented in Europe.

This revolution started in Cologne in Germany.

People concerned there give their insight into how things are unfolding.


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