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Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer pictured Oct. 2018.

Catholic elected as leader of Germany’s largest party

Dec 10, 2018

A practicing Catholic, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer - known as AKK in the German press - was seen as the preferred choice... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square, April 30, 2016.

Pope Francis to G20 Summit: With great power comes great responsibility

Jul 7, 2017

Pope Francis sent a message to leaders of the world's economy gathered for the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany, reminding... Read more

Pope Francis shakes hands with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the Vatican June 17, 2017.

Pope Francis, German Chancellor discuss need to fight poverty, hunger

Jun 17, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Saturday, Pope Francis and German Chancellor Angela Merkel met at the Vatican, agreeing on the need to dedicate special attention... Read more

German Chancellor Angela Merkel prepares to meet Pope Francis.

Ukraine, poverty, G7 discussed by Pope, German chancellor

Feb 21, 2015

The ongoing crisis in Ukraine was among the topics covered by Pope Francis and German Chancellor Angela Merkel in their... Read more