AC Wimmer

AC Wimmer

AC Wimmer (刘威猛) is the News Editor for Europe and Asia at EWTN News. The multilingual Australian, raised in Bavaria and South Africa, served as editor-in-chief of several news media outlets. A graduate in Philosophy and Chinese Studies from the University of Melbourne, the veteran journalist is a former Honorary Research Fellow in Communications at his alma mater and served on the Board of Caritas in Munich.

Articles by AC Wimmer

Vatican official: People ‘terrorized’ by U.S. crackdown on illegal immigration

Feb 10, 2025 / 09:30 am

“A crackdown is a terrible way to administer affairs and much less to administer justice,” Czech-born Canadian Jesuit Cardinal Michael Czerny said.

Love and light: Pope Francis reflects on Christ’s presentation

Feb 2, 2025 / 07:30 am

Pope Francis, reflecting on the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple, says it serves as a reminder that Jesus is salvation for all peoples and our light.

Pope Francis calls consecrated religious to be ‘bearers of light’ amid modern challenges

Feb 1, 2025 / 17:00 pm

The World Day for Consecrated Life, celebrated annually on Feb. 2, takes on special significance this year as the Church looks to a Jubilee of Consecrated Life.

Pope Francis tells Ukrainian youth to be patriots, pursue peace through dialogue

Feb 1, 2025 / 16:09 pm

In a virtual meeting, Pope Francis urged young Ukrainians to maintain hope and continue dialogue despite the ravages of war.

Vatican Library exhibition traces historic journeys during jubilee year

Feb 1, 2025 / 09:00 am

The exhibition features approximately 1,200 newspapers from remote regions and artistic works inspired by pioneering travelers,

In powerful jubilee message, pope points to Mary Magdalene’s transformative trust

Feb 1, 2025 / 06:06 am

Pope Francis emphasized Mary Magdalene’s transformative encounter with the risen Christ as a model for personal conversion.

German bishops distance themselves from migration statement ahead of key Parliament vote

Jan 30, 2025 / 08:45 am

The controversy has highlighted divisions within German Catholicism regarding migration policy.

What would Thomas Aquinas make of AI?

Jan 28, 2025 / 05:00 am

According to one German theologian, the Catholic saint and doctor of the Church can contribute to contemporary discussions about AI’s risks and role in society.

Pope Francis: Suffering becomes ‘occasion for transformative encounter’ with God

Jan 27, 2025 / 07:00 am

Pope Francis also addressed all those “who are ill or who care for the suffering,” telling them: “Your journey together is a sign for everyone.”

Never forget Auschwitz horrors, Pope Francis says ahead of 80th anniversary

Jan 26, 2025 / 07:30 am

Speaking at the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis marked the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and made urgent appeals for peace in Sudan and Colombia.

Pope marks Word of God Sunday amid 2025 jubilee events: ‘God’s Word walks with us’

Jan 26, 2025 / 07:00 am

“The Word of God is alive: Through the centuries it walks with us and, by the power of the Holy Spirit, it is at work in history,” Pope Francis said.

Pope sees ‘providential’ moment as Catholics, Orthodox hope to celebrate Easter 2025 together

Jan 25, 2025 / 17:31 pm

Pope Francis emphasized that hope is “always possible” in Jesus Christ during an ecumenical vespers service marking the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

At Vatican jubilee, Pope Francis skips prepared text for heart-to-heart with journalists

Jan 25, 2025 / 07:00 am

The written remarks also warned against what the pope termed “brain rot” caused by constant social media scrolling, calling for greater media literacy.

New study reveals decades of abuse cases in northern Italian diocese

Jan 21, 2025 / 12:45 pm

The 635-page report examined cases from 1964 to 2023 in the northern Italian region of Alto Adige-Südtirol and identified 41 clergy members as alleged perpetrators.

Pope Francis invokes blessings on U.S. as Trump begins presidency

Jan 20, 2025 / 06:29 am

Pope Francis invoked “an abundance of divine blessings” upon Donald Trump, his family, and “the beloved American people.”

Pope Francis calls potential U.S. deportation plans ‘a disgrace’

Jan 19, 2025 / 22:26 pm

“If this is true it is a disgrace because it makes the poor unfortunate who have nothing pay the price of imbalance. This is not how things are solved,” the pope said on Italian TV.

Pope highlights Swiss Guard’s jubilee year service to pilgrims

Jan 18, 2025 / 09:00 am

As millions of pilgrims are expected for the jubilee year in Rome, Pope Francis praised the patient service of the Swiss Guard and support for their families.

French bishops request criminal probe into abuse claims against Abbé Pierre

Jan 18, 2025 / 08:00 am

French bishops request criminal investigation into abuse allegations against Emmaus founder Abbé Pierre following nine new testimonies against the late priest.

India’s Syro-Malabar Church reshuffles leadership amid liturgical row

Jan 11, 2025 / 20:05 pm

The appointment, confirmed by Major Archbishop Mar Raphael Thattil on Jan. 11, follows the First Session of the XXXIII Synod of Bishops Jan. 6–11.

Pope Francis makes surprise stop at foundation supporting global charitable projects

Jan 11, 2025 / 16:17 pm

Founded on principles of solidarity and subsidiarity, Fondazione Roma is a cornerstone of Italy’s philanthropic landscape.