Catholic Church investigates claims against late cardinal
By DW
22 September 2023 |
10:24 am
German Cardinal Franz Hengsbach is accused of having sexually abused three individuals in the 1950s and 60s. Victims groups want to know if Pope Benedict was involved in quashing an investigation a decade ago.
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