Church Beatifies German Priest Who Was Executed by Nazis in 1944
The cardinal emphasized that Father Metzger’s twin commitments to peace and Christian unity were inseparable.
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German ‘Synodality’ and the World Church
COMMENTARY: Some questions to consider on the eve of the Synod on Synodality in Rome.
‘The Germans Can Kill Me Only Once’: The Extraordinary Story of Stanisław Jackowski
COMMENTARY: During the Nazi occupation of Poland, 32 Jewish people came to Jackowski seeking refuge. He risked death to help them all.
Attack in Germany: Catholic, Jewish Leaders Weigh in on Deadly Terror Before Key Elections
In a statement, Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki, said 'the brutal attack on human lives in Solingen leaves me stunned and deeply saddened.'
400,000 Germans Quit Catholic Church as Talks Between Vatican, Synodal Way Continue
While this represents a decrease from the 522,000 departures in 2022, the trend remains alarming for Church leaders and Catholics alike.
German Catholics Write Letter to Rome Over Synodal Way, Warn of ‘Serious Scandal’
The meeting in Mainz will follow several interventions and meetings between the Vatican and German bishops.
German Bishops Praise Constitution on 75th Anniversary of Post-Nazi Era
German bishops have lauded their country’s constitution as a beacon of freedom this week as the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Grundgesetz, or Basic Law.
Bishop Bätzing Calls Germany a ‘Mission Country,’ Amid Declining Catholic Numbers
The Catholic population in Germany, a nation of about 83 million people, has significantly decreased.
Germany Thwarts Terror Plot: Teenage Suspects Reportedly Planned Attacks on Churches
Reul mentioned that it took only five days from the initial findings by German security authorities to the arrest.
Catholic Church Highlights Concerns Regarding Germany’s Cannabis Legalization
The Catholic Church has maintained a clear and constant position on recreational drug use.
