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.
Born on Mar 18, 1956 (69 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 76,167 | $3,845,000 | 3,495$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,659 | $700,000 | 619$ |
| Totals | 2 | 92,438,564 | 83,826 | $4,545,000 | 4,114$ |
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Switzerland:
Rainer Maria Woelki, the Archbishop of Cologne, canceled his participation in the assembly, stating the Synodal Way was concluded for him.
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Germany:
Rainer Maria Woelki is the Archbishop of Cologne who was among the critics of Bätzing's reform course.
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Germany:
Rainer Maria Woelki is the Archbishop of Cologne who has faced criticism for his handling of abuse allegations.
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Switzerland:
Rainer Maria Woelki is a cardinal who emphasized the importance of protecting human dignity in the context of the election.
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Germany:
Rainer Maria Woelki is one of the cardinals who will vote for the new pope.
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Germany:
Woelki had always denied all allegations against him.
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Germany:
Rainer Maria Woelki is mentioned as a cardinal from Cologne who supports the event.
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Germany:
Rainer Maria Woelki is the Archbishop of Cologne and is one of the few Germans eligible to vote for the new pope.
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Germany:
Rainer Maria Woelki is one of the six German Cardinals participating in the discussions leading up to the conclave.
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Italy:
Rainer Maria Woelki predicts a long conclave due to the unfamiliarity among the cardinals.
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