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Cardinal Woelki discusses film role and 70th birthday
Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki of Cologne is approaching his 70th birthday on August 18. In a recent discussion, he reflected on his public image and his recent departure from his usual religious-focused lifestyle.
Woelki recently made a notable appearance in the film ‘Horst Schlämmer sucht das Glück’, where he played himself. Comedian Hape Kerkeling, who worked on the film, expressed surprise at the Cardinal's participation. Woelki noted that while he has not watched the film due to a personal difficulty with seeing himself on screen, he found the experience positive. He praised Kerkeling for using humor to parody the church without making faith appear ridiculous.
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Cologne · Hape Kerkeling · Pope Leo XIV · Rainer Maria Woelki
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- [● 18 SOURCES] Praying for rain is an old church tradition. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.ruhrnachrichten.de · courage-lounge.de · www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.fehmarn24.de · +13 more
- [● 18 SOURCES] Cardinal Woelki will turn 70 on Tuesday, August 18. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.ruhrnachrichten.de · courage-lounge.de · www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.fehmarn24.de · +13 more
- [● 18 SOURCES] Cardinal Woelki played himself in the film ‘Horst Schlämmer sucht das Glück’. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.ruhrnachrichten.de · courage-lounge.de · www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.fehmarn24.de · +13 more
- [● 18 SOURCES] Woelki has not watched the film in which he appeared. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.ruhrnachrichten.de · courage-lounge.de · www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.fehmarn24.de · +13 more