With the highest number of departures ever recorded, several German bishops have expressed dismay over the figures. Read more
The allegations revolve around the accusation that Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki may have provided false testimony about his awareness of... Read more
Over the weekend, a German bishop and a state premier participated in an initiative to bring bells stolen by the... Read more
In a statement, the bishops said the controversial initiative goes against “the clear instruction of the pope” and would cause... Read more
A prelate in the Diocese of Regensburg said the concept of synodality underlying the Synodal Way isn’t in line with... Read more
Pope Francis has asked Archbishop Georg Gänswein to return to Germany “for the time being.” Read more
Birgit Kelle told EWTN Noticias that her association represents “many orthodox Catholics who are concerned about the Synodal Way and... Read more
According to a German media report, Pope Francis is following a custom where former private secretaries of deceased popes do... Read more
Fifteen abuse victims arrived in Rome this week from Munich to personally urge the pope to heal and prevent sexual... Read more
Cardinal Arthur Roche also said allowing laypeople to regularly perform baptisms goes against canon law. Read more
Bishop Franz-Josef Bode had previously refused to step down despite an abuse report finding he had mishandled cases in his... Read more
Delegates also elected members for a commission tasked with establishing a permanent, national Synodal Council. Read more
Following an arson attack on a historic church in Germany, a European watchdog has raised concerns over hate crimes targeting... Read more
The bells of all Catholic churches of the 27 dioceses of Germany are expected to toll at 11 a.m. (local... Read more
The survivors’ organization called on Bishop Bode “to take moral responsibility for the suffering caused by him — irrespective of... Read more
Thomas Sternberg, former president of the Central Committee of German Catholics, said the process wanted to achieve changes to Church... Read more
A priest of the Diocese of Münster, Father Hermann Backhaus, said he also considers it a “very strong” statement to... Read more
Pope Francis on Tuesday accepted the resignation of a German bishop who was convicted of embezzling money from a woman... Read more
Returning from Bahrain, the pope was asked if he supports the efforts of women and young people in Iran to... Read more
Archbishop Schick said the pope had asked him to remain in office. “After presenting my reasons again, he then granted... Read more