Articles by Martin Bürger
German cardinal on American pope: ‘I didn’t expect it’ but hope for synodality clarity
May 10, 2025 / 04:00 amCardinal Rainer Maria Woelki of Cologne speaks about what surprised him about the conclave, praising Pope Leo XIV’s “warmth and humanity.”
Controversial German Synodal Committee to meet this weekend
May 9, 2025 / 10:42 amThe German Synodal Committee meets this weekend without four bishops, who will not participate due to the Vatican’s warning that the committee is not legitimate.
Cardinal Woelki expects longer papal conclave than swift election of Pope Francis
Apr 30, 2025 / 01:08 am“I expect it won’t go as quickly as the last conclave. But maybe I’ll be proven wrong. I would be happy about that,” said Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki of Cologne.
Top ecumenical initiatives of Pope Francis: a retrospective
Apr 24, 2025 / 14:31 pmLike all popes since the Second Vatican Council, Pope Francis made a point of reaching out to non-Catholics, building bridges and engaging in dialogue.
Cardinals converge in Rome as second general congregation gathers 103 prelates
Apr 24, 2025 / 02:04 amThe second general congregation of cardinals saw attendance nearly double to 103 prelates as they finalize preparations for Pope Francis’ funeral and the upcoming conclave.