When bishops from Poland and Germany gather to commemorate one of Europe’s most famous acts of reconciliation, discussion will focus on its historic significance and continued meaning for the present.
Polish, German bishops remember ‘great act of forgiveness’ that happened 20 years after WWII
Nation/World news briefs: Nov. 28, 2022
In focus: Colorado nightclub shooting, Georgia abortion ban, changes in German church’s work policies
Moravian star factory: 125 years of Christmas — and geometry
Almost 800,000 Moravian stars in various sizes and colors will leave the factory in the German state of Saxony this year.
Photos of the Week: June 13, 2022
In the spotlight: gun safety rally, horse-riding procession, handicapped-accessibility in the Holy Land
Passion Play makes a post-pandemic return in Oberammergau
In 2010, half a million people attended the 102 performances of the play, which is staged every 10 years.
Germany’s Synodal Assembly calls for change on deacons, bishops’ selection
The Synodal Path of the Catholic Church in Germany wants laypeople to be able to participate in choosing bishops and wants the church to have women deacons.
Retired Pope Benedict corrects statement for Munich abuse report
Amending a written statement made to a panel investigating clerical sexual abuse in his former Archdiocese of Munich and Freising, retired Pope Benedict XVI said he was present at a 1980 meeting to discuss the transfer of a priest accused of misconduct.
German churches pray, provide aid as European flooding death toll climbs
More than 195 people have been confirmed dead, while hundreds more remained missing after a record rainfall caused dams to burst and rivers to overflow into towns and streets across western Germany, Belgium, as well as parts of the Netherlands, Switzerland and northern France.