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Paderborn Cathedral Faces Outrage Over Provocative Dance Performance

6/8/2025

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Paderborn Cathedral in Germany is facing backlash after a provocative performance with scantily clad dancers and chickens sparked outrage among the faithful. In response to the uproar and a petition with over 21,500 signatures, the cathedral chapter vowed to overhaul its event approval process and is under pressure to issue a statement from the archbishop.

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Paderborn Cathedral in Germany is facing backlash after a provocative performance with scantily clad dancers and chickens sparked outrage among the faithful. In response to the uproar and a petition with over 21,500 signatures, the cathedral chapter vowed to overhaul its event approval process and is under pressure to issue a statement from the archbishop.