One abuse report after another shook the Catholic Church, believers left, hardly a young man today wants to be a priest. And for the few who want it, it’s harder than ever. Why are they doing this to themselves?
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Anna Fischhaber and Veronica Wulf
If you ask Paul Rosch why he wants to be a priest, he will take you to school. Of all things. “Hello, Mr. Rosch,” calls a group of fourth-graders and, carrying school bags, run towards him in the hallway of Bamberg’s elementary school. As an intern, he helps teachers in class, solves math problems with the students, and accompanies them to swimming lessons.