BERLIN (AP) — German police and prosecutors are searching Catholic Church properties in connection with a probe of the archbishop of Cologne over perjury allegations, authorities said Tuesday.
Investigators also searched the premises of an IT company that provides email services to the archdiocese headed by Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki.
The archbishop is under investigation on suspicion of having falsely testified to court about when he became aware of reports of clergy sexual abuse in the archdiocese.
Russian authorities drop charges against mercenary chief Prigozhin and others involved in the armed rebellion.
The U.S. ambassador to Thailand has dismissed claims of American interference in recent elections as a “disservice” to the Thai people.
A German court has found ex-Audi boss Rupert Stadler guilty of fraud in connection with the automaker’s diesel emissions scandal.
Russian authorities say they have closed a criminal investigation into the armed rebellion led by mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, with no charges against him or any of the other participants.
Woelki has denied the allegations, which have fueled anger among Catholics toward the church.
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