Articles by AC Wimmer
Cardinal Hollerich urges caution, dialogue on women’s ordination
May 20, 2024 / 14:44 pmThe cardinal said the prohibition against ordaining women was “not an infallible doctrinal decision” and could be changed over time with arguments.
Vatican overturns own decision on seminary dean
May 17, 2024 / 10:13 amThe Vatican now approved the appointment of Father Martin M. Lintner, OSM, as a new dean at a seminary in Northern Italy almost one year after first blocking it.
Slovak bishops call for peace after assassination attempt on prime minister
May 16, 2024 / 13:24 pmFollowing the assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico on Wednesday, Slovakian bishops have called for peace and unity.
Australian archbishop faces criticism over pastoral letter on human dignity
May 14, 2024 / 15:22 pmArchbishop Julian Porteous of Hobart in Australia released the four-page document titled “We are Salt to the Earth” on May 2.
Germany now a ‘mission country,’ Bishop Bätzing says amid declining Catholic numbers
May 14, 2024 / 09:32 amThe president of the German Bishops’ Conference has called Germany — a nation whose history is entangled with the Catholic Church — a “mission country.”
Brussels archbishop apologizes amid priest election scandal
May 10, 2024 / 10:45 amArchbishop Luc Terlinden apologized to abuse survivors for the inclusion of reportedly three perpetrators of abuse on an advisory council.
Pope Benedict’s pectoral cross still missing as thief faces prison sentence
May 8, 2024 / 11:07 amAddressing the court, the defendant said he knew that he did not appear credible but promised that the cross “would come back to Traunstein.”
From Australia to the Vatican: ‘Aboriginal Mass’ seeks official recognition
May 8, 2024 / 10:22 amThe liturgy has been celebrated for over 50 years in the Diocese of Broome, where some 13,000 Catholics live in nine parishes across an area about the size of Texas.
Game, set, God: French athlete trades championship title for abbey life
Apr 30, 2024 / 11:45 amLudovic Duée, captain of the Saint-Nazaire volleyball team and recently crowned French champion, shared a deeply personal decision with local media.
Four German bishops resist push to install permanent ‘Synodal Council’
Apr 26, 2024 / 13:57 pmThe four bishops, including Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki of Cologne, instead appealed for unity with the universal Church.
Australian archbishop, religious leaders urge calm after violent attack on Sydney bishop
Apr 16, 2024 / 11:30 am“I urge the faithful to not respond to these events with fear, avoiding places of worship because they are worried about further attacks,” Archbishop Anthony Fisher said.
Australian police arrest male suspect following stabbing attack at Sydney church
Apr 15, 2024 / 07:30 amIn a first statement, New South Wales police urged the community to avoid the area, saying several people were stabbed, suffering “non-life threatening injuries.”
Pope Francis expresses sorrow as Sydney knife attack shocks Australia
Apr 13, 2024 / 12:14 pm“Pope Francis was deeply saddened to learn of the violent attack in Sydney, and he sends the assurance of his spiritual closeness to all affected,” the message said.
Germany thwarts terror plot: Teenage suspects reportedly planned attacks on churches
Apr 12, 2024 / 14:00 pmThe Düsseldorf public prosecutor’s office revealed that the suspects, between 15 and 16 years old, were apprehended over the Easter weekend.
From papal secretary to nuncio? Report of a diplomatic role for Gänswein unconfirmed
Apr 12, 2024 / 10:25 amWhile speculation is again running rife on social media about Archbishop Georg Gänswein’s next role, neither he nor the Vatican have confirmed a nuncio posting.
Report: Society of St. Pius X priest admits to years of sexual misconduct with minors
Apr 11, 2024 / 06:45 am“I ask for forgiveness from the victims and deeply regret everything I have done,” the priest said.
Catholic Church highlights concerns regarding Germany’s cannabis legalization
Apr 2, 2024 / 11:15 amGermany legalized the recreational use of cannabis on Monday, April 1, but the debate over the contentious legislation is far from over.
YouTuber finds faith: from evangelical roots to Catholic conviction
Apr 2, 2024 / 07:00 amA YouTuber disillusioned with his experience in an Austrian evangelical Protestant environment has found a spiritual family and home in the Catholic Church.
Despite Church warnings, tigers and elephants threaten lives in Kerala, India
Mar 27, 2024 / 13:00 pmThe Catholic Church in Kerala has been leading the charge in urging the government to take decisive action to protect human lives.
Synodal standoff: German bishops and Vatican commit to resolution roadmap
Mar 23, 2024 / 05:30 amThe Vatican and the German bishops have announced they will work together to resolve the controversial German Synodal Way.