COLOGNE, Germany — Germany's Catholic Church has sharply criticized a carnival float made for a big street parade in the western city of Cologne that linked Jesus with the church abuse scandal.

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A satirical parade float that links Jesus with the church abuse scandal has been criticised as “tasteless” by church leaders. Germany's Catholic Church said the float, made for a street parade ...

Germany’s Catholic Church has sharply criticized a carnival float made for a big street parade in the western city of Cologne that linked Jesus with the church abuse scandal.