Rainer Maria Woelki
Rainer Maria Woelki is a prominent German Cardinal and the Archbishop of Cologne, known for his significant role within the Roman Catholic Church in Germany. Born on November 18, 1956, Woelki has been an influential figure in the church, advocating for social justice and engaging in discussions on ecclesiastical reform. He has faced challenges within the church, particularly regarding issues of sexual abuse and clerical accountability. Woelki is among the cardinal electors who will participate in the upcoming conclave to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis.
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Rainer Maria Woelki, the Archbishop of Cologne, canceled his participation in the assembly, stating the Synodal Way was concluded for him.
Die katholische Kirche in Deutschland steht am Scheideweg ihres Reformprozesses
Switzerland· 2026-02-03
Rainer Maria Woelki is the Archbishop of Cologne who was among the critics of Bätzing's reform course.
Georg Bätzing tritt nicht mehr als Vorsitzender der Bischofskonferenz an - Politik
Germany· 2026-01-19
Rainer Maria Woelki is the Archbishop of Cologne who has faced criticism for his handling of abuse allegations.
Kardinal Woelki: Kritiker zeigen ihn beim Papst an - PolitikGermany· 2025-07-21
Rainer Maria Woelki is a cardinal who emphasized the importance of protecting human dignity in the context of the election.
Abstimmung im Bundestag auf der KippeSwitzerland· 2025-07-11
Rainer Maria Woelki is one of the cardinals who will vote for the new pope.
Ryan Reynolds unterbricht Live-Talk in Hamburg für Tochter - PanoramaGermany· 2025-05-08
Woelki had always denied all allegations against him.
Köln: Keine Anklage gegen Kardinal Woelki - PolitikGermany· 2025-05-06
Rainer Maria Woelki is mentioned as a cardinal from Cologne who supports the event.
"Marsch für das Leben" am 3. Mai in München - Gegendemonstration geplant - MünchenGermany· 2025-05-03
Rainer Maria Woelki is the Archbishop of Cologne and is one of the few Germans eligible to vote for the new pope.
Papstwahl in Rom: Konklave startet am 7. Mai - PolitikGermany· 2025-04-28
Rainer Maria Woelki is one of the six German Cardinals participating in the discussions leading up to the conclave.
Konklave 2025 im Vatikan: Alles Wichtige über die Kardinäle und die Papstwahl - PolitikGermany· 2025-04-25
Rainer Maria Woelki predicts a long conclave due to the unfamiliarity among the cardinals.
Stoffe preziose e zuccotti, i cardinali come divi sfilano a passo svelto: «Non toccherà a me» (ma sperano di sì)
Italy· 2025-04-25
Rainer Maria Woelki expressed expectations for a longer conclave than in 2013.
Pregătiri pentru alegerea viitorului Pontif, la Santa Marta. Cel mai divers conclav din istorie. Continentul ce trimite cei mai mulți electori
Romania· 2025-04-25
Rainer Maria Woelki commented on the complexity of the upcoming conclave and the need for cardinals to understand each other.
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Spain· 2025-04-23
He is also among the German cardinals eligible to vote in the conclave.
Wann kommt ein neuer Papst? Kardinäle stellen Weichen für Wahl - PolitikGermany· 2025-04-22
Rainer Maria Woelki is also among the German cardinals who will participate in the conclave.
Kardinäle stellen Weichen für Papstwahl - PolitikGermany· 2025-04-22