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German bishop quits synodal forum endorsing 'polyvalent sexuality'
An auxiliary bishop of the German archdiocese of Cologne has announced he is no longer participating in the "Synodal Forum"... Read more
Record numbers leave Church in Munich archdiocese
A record number of people left the Church in the German Archdiocese of Munich and Freising last year, a local... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of German shooting
Pope Francis prayed Friday for the victims of a shooting in Germany that killed nine people at two hookah bars. Read more
Radical feminist group takes credit for string of church attacks in Germany
A radical feminist group has taken credit for an ongoing series of attacks on pro-life advocates in Germany, including the... Read more
German bishops will light ‘Synodal Candle’ to launch controversial process
The German bishops' conference announced Monday that a ceremonial "Synodal Candle" will be lit on the first Sunday of Advent... Read more
Commentary: 30 years of German unity, fruit of a Christian revolution
The revolution that reunited Germany was not, at first sight, a Christian one. But it was a peaceful revolution that was... Read more
German homeschooling family granted custody while awaiting appeal
A court in Germany has ruled that a homeschooling Christian couple may retain custody of their children as they await... Read more
German doctors fined for abortion ads
Two German doctors were fined Friday for abortion advertisements which described how the procedure is carried out. Read more
German bishop supports 'Church strike' for women's ordination
At least one bishop has offered his support for a week-long “Church strike” organized by German Catholic women, during which... Read more
German Church membership will be halved by 2060, new study says
The number of Germans who pay a state-administered “Church tax” to the Catholic Church or the country’s largest Protestant group... Read more
The Church and sexuality: An interview with Cardinal Brandmüller
In an interview with CNA Deutsch, CNA’s German-language sister agency, the church historian explained his remarks - and pointed to... Read more
Leaked German study documents thousands of sexual abuse cases
A study commissioned by the German bishops’ conference reports the sexual abuse of thousands of children in that country over... Read more
Cardinal Mueller: To lead in Europe, Germany must recover moral strength
While Germany has the potential to be a major European leader, the Church in the country must take a strong... Read more
After CDF letter, German bishops' next assembly to explore intercommunion
Following months of controversy, the German bishops' conference have said they will further explore, in accordance with a letter from... Read more
Austrian nuncio laments Church opposition to crosses on Bavarian state buildings
The apostolic nuncio to Austria said Tuesday that he is “saddened and ashamed” that bishops and priests have been vocal... Read more
In Bavaria, government buildings will display a cross over their entrance
The government of Bavaria has decided to instruct all state administrative buildings in the German state to display a cross... Read more
Muenster bishop offers prayers for victims of van attack
Bishop Felix Genn of Muenster, Germany called for prayers Saturday, after a man drove a delivery vehicle into a crowd... Read more
Cardinal Karl Lehmann, influential German prelate, dies at 81
Cardinal Karl Lehmann, Archbishop Emeritus of Mainz and one of the most prominent leaders in the German Church known for... Read more
Updated: Cardinal Marx discusses blessings for same-sex couples
The president of the German Bishops’ Conference has said that, in his view, "there are no general solutions" regarding the... Read more
Frankfurt Church leader supports plan for same-sex blessings
A German bishop’s proposal that the Catholic Church could provide blessing ceremonies for gay couples, as well as divorced and... Read more
