In 2019, over 10,000 Catholics left the Church in the diocese of Munich and Freising. In 2018, another 9,000 left. Why is the German Church hemorrhaging Catholics? We explore the question.
Also: amidst rumors that priest are baptizing babies using squirt guns to maintain social distancing, we take a look at some of the issues the Church is facing during the pandemic.
And finally: a new initiative seeks to prompt a Congressional investigation of Catholic Relief Services for a possible violation of Mexico City policy due to their alleged promotion of health care providers associated with abortion services. The 1P5 Minute is back! Enjoy the show.
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