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.
July 5 2017
Joachim Meisner
Died while vacationing in Bad Füssing, Bavaria.
February 28 2014
Joachim Meisner
Submitted his resignation, which was accepted by Pope Francis.
December 25 2013
Joachim Meisner
Turned 80 years old, losing the right to participate in future papal conclaves.
January 2013
Joachim Meisner
Approved the use of morning after pills for rape victims under specific conditions, distinguishing between different types of such medications.
November 28 2012
Herbert Krolikowski
Herbert Krolikowski passed away, concluding his life of political and diplomatic service in East Germany.
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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