Articles by AC Wimmer
Vatican, German bishops continue dialogue on synodal body
Nov 13, 2025 / 09:00 amVatican and German bishops held their fourth meeting Wednesday to discuss the statute of a proposed “synodal conference” in Germany.
Bavarian city backs down on ‘buffer zone’ banning prayer at abortion clinic
Nov 7, 2025 / 10:00 amThe town lifted a 100-meter (328-foot) censorship zone around abortion clinics after courts ruled the restrictions violated constitutional freedoms.
Vatican approves auxiliary bishop for Shanghai
Oct 15, 2025 / 09:45 amFather Wu Jianlin's consecration at St. Ignatius Cathedral marks a further development in the complex relationship between Beijing and the Vatican.
British Catholic bishop condemns Manchester synagogue attack that killed 2
Oct 2, 2025 / 10:40 amThe Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales released Bishop John Arnold’s statement following the assault at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue.
German march for life draws bishops and thousands in peaceful protest
Sep 23, 2025 / 09:35 amThe peaceful demonstrations marked the third year of simultaneous marches in both cities. Participants carried colorful balloons and signs defending human dignity.
Norwegian bishops warn of euthanasia support ahead of parliamentary election
Aug 30, 2025 / 10:00 amBishop Erik Varden of Trondheim and Bishop Fredrik Hansen of Oslo also voiced concern about growing political support for euthanasia.
‘Under the Southern Cross:’ Why Australia’s bishops are renewing call to welcome migrants
Aug 22, 2025 / 09:00 amAustralia’s bishops have renewed their call for the compassionate welcome of migrants, marking the 75th anniversary of a landmark pastoral letter.
Greek prosecutors charge Catholic clerics, civilians in 3 million euro embezzlement case
Aug 21, 2025 / 10:51 amPriests in the Catholic Diocese of Syros in Greece face charges in nightclub money laundering scandal.
Sweden saves historic Arctic church with massive move away from mine
Aug 20, 2025 / 09:00 amThe mammoth move has seen the wooden structure, weighing over 600 tons, transported on specialized trailers traveling at about 1,600 feet per hour.
Pope Leo XIV urges mercy and vigilance in Angelus at St. Peter’s
Aug 10, 2025 / 08:20 amPope Leo XIV calls Catholics worldwide to invest their lives in compassion and mercy, urging vigilance and generosity in daily actions.
Nagasaki cathedral bells toll as bishops gather for 80th atomic bomb anniversary
Aug 8, 2025 / 16:53 pmFour American archbishops are in Japan for a “Pilgrimage of Peace” Aug. 5–10 aligned with the Catholic Church’s Jubilee of Hope.
French scout leader steps down amid backlash over abortion support, same-sex relationship
Aug 7, 2025 / 09:53 amMarine Rosset, the briefly-tenured chief of France’s Scouts et Guides de France, bowed out following a fierce backlash.
German bishops divided sharply over same-sex blessing guidelines
Aug 7, 2025 / 09:23 amFive German dioceses have explicitly refused to implement a pastoral handout, all referencing the Vatican’s Fiducia Supplicans as their standard.
Father Chris Riley dies at 70: Australian priest founded youth homeless ministry
Aug 5, 2025 / 10:50 amFor decades, Father Chris Riley transformed thousands of lives through his Youth Off The Streets project.
Bavarian bishop blasts ‘beige’ Catholicism in Germany, defends Barron prize amid protest
Jul 30, 2025 / 09:45 amThe defense came as Barron received the Josef Pieper Prize in Münster on July 27 amid fierce protests from Catholic groups and political organizations.
Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire holds amid Catholic bishops’ peace appeals
Jul 29, 2025 / 09:00 amThe “immediate and unconditional” ceasefire took effect at midnight Tuesday following five days of deadly border clashes.
Swiss politician faces court after firing 20 shots at image of Mary and Jesus
Jul 22, 2025 / 08:42 amThe Zurich public prosecutor’s office accuses Sanija Ameti of publicly disparaging religious beliefs and disturbing religious peace.
‘Never again second-class people:’ German bishops defend life amid high court controversy
Jul 10, 2025 / 09:30 amAmid a heated debate over appointments to Germany’s constitutional court, two Bavarian bishops have issued an urgent call to uphold human life and dignity.
German bishops brace for budgetary blow amid financial crisis
Jul 9, 2025 / 09:50 amThe Diocese of Limburg — led by the chairman of the German Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Georg Bätzing — recorded its first annual deficit of 810,000 euros in 2024.
Toulouse, France, archbishop names rape-convicted priest as chancellor
Jul 9, 2025 / 09:20 amArchbishop Guy de Kerimel named Father Dominique Spina as chancellor and episcopal delegate for marriages.