Reinhard Marx

Former pope Benedict denies links with abusing priests, flagged by Munich law firm

Retired pontiff apologises over evidence to inquiry into abuse in Munich archdiocese

Investigators dismiss as ‘not credible’ Benedict’s claims he did not attend key meeting

Reinhard Marx said he had to share institutional responsibility for abuse by clerics

Lifting of ‘pontifical secrecy’ in sex abuse inquiries was key demand by Church leaders

New report details cases of 3,677 children abused by clerics over nearly 70 years

Move seen as masterstroke in polarising politics as state’s secularists seethe

Woman who feels calling to priesthood says daughter asks: ‘How can you follow such an institution?’

Pope Francis endorses Cardinal’s call for Catholic Church apology to gay people