Lower Silesia
Historical region in Central Europe
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| 2020 |
Joachim Meisner
Posthumously accused by Cardinal Woelki of covering up sexual abuse in the archdiocese.
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| July 5 2017 |
Joachim Meisner
Died while vacationing in Bad Füssing, Bavaria.
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| February 28 2014 |
Joachim Meisner
Submitted his resignation, which was accepted by Pope Francis.
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| December 25 2013 |
Joachim Meisner
Turned 80 years old, losing the right to participate in future papal conclaves.
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| January 2013 |
Joachim Meisner
Approved the use of morning after pills for rape victims under specific conditions, distinguishing between different types of such medications.
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| November 28 2012 |
Herbert Krolikowski
Herbert Krolikowski passed away, concluding his life of political and diplomatic service in East Germany.
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| September 18 2012 |
Joachim Meisner
Appointed by Pope Benedict XVI as a Synod Father for the October 2012 Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops.
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