Prosecutors Searched German Archdiocese Over Allegations of Child Porn Possession

Representatives from Germany's public prosecutor's office have reportedly completed a search of the headquarters of the Archdiocese of Cologne.

According to Kolner Stadt-Anzeiger, an employee of the archdiocese allegedly had child pornography on his cell phone.

The Archdiocese confirmed the search to Kolner Stadt-Anzeiger.

The accused is neither a priest nor a pastoral worker, according to the Archdiocese.

The employee allegedly has theological training and works for the diocese administration.

The Archdiocese of Cologne is said to be cooperating with the investigation.

The Archdiocese of Cologne was the subject of a disturbing investigation released two years ago.

The report found evidence of a "systematic cover-up" related to how the archbishop at the time handled accusations of sexual abuse by clergy members.