Articles by AC Wimmer
German cardinal disappointed over staff’s attempts to access pornography
Aug 21, 2023 / 11:45 am“I stand firmly with Pope Francis, who unequivocally condemns [pornography] and warns of its insidious dangers,” Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki said.
Faith meets ecology: Rosaries made from ocean plastic shine at World Youth Day
Aug 18, 2023 / 09:46 amPilgrims from Vancouver, British Columbia, handed out rosaries crafted from recycled ocean plastic to attendees of World Youth Day in Lisbon.
Marian embrace: Gänswein speaks of loneliness and solace in first public appearance
Aug 16, 2023 / 13:00 pmOn Tuesday, the former prefect of the Papal Household found himself seeking solace in a Bavarian hamlet.
‘The Work,’ a community with a focus on eucharistic adoration, receives final approval from Vatican
Aug 7, 2023 / 08:45 amThis significant endorsement, announced on the feast of the apostle James on July 25, underscores the growing influence of The Work.
As World Youth Day kicks off, ACN champions cause of persecuted Christians worldwide
Aug 1, 2023 / 11:00 amThe aim is to encourage pilgrims and participants to actively support the suffering Church in their own countries.
German cardinal under fire for admonishing priest over same-sex blessings
Aug 1, 2023 / 09:15 amA German cardinal was publicly criticized by the powerful Central Committee of German Catholics (ZdK) on Monday.
Hitler, the Holy See, and a historic treaty: The Reichskonkordat at 90
Jul 20, 2023 / 09:20 amOn July 20, the Church marks the 90th anniversary of a deal made in Rome between Hitler’s Germany and the Holy See: the Reichskonkordat.
Cupich on German processes, same-sex blessings, role of women
Jul 14, 2023 / 10:35 amThe archbishop of Chicago spoke about the Germany Synodal Way and blessing of same-sex unions as well as the pontificate of Pope Francis.
Cardinal Marx apologizes for later bishop’s role in WWII massacre
Jul 10, 2023 / 13:45 pmBefore he ascended to the rank of auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising in 1968, Matthias Defregger wore a different uniform.
Unrest in France: Religious leaders call for dialogue and calm
Jul 3, 2023 / 15:13 pmThe French bishops also have proposed a prayer for the restoration of peace in the country.
Rejected dean: Vatican veto questions synodality
Jul 3, 2023 / 09:27 amThe professor rejected by the Vatican for the role of dean at a seminary in South Tyrol, Italy, has publicly denounced the decision.
German exodus: Half a million Catholics abandon Church in historic departure
Jun 28, 2023 / 08:22 amWith the highest number of departures ever recorded, several German bishops have expressed dismay over the figures.
Views on sexual morality halt appointment of new dean at Italian seminary
Jun 27, 2023 / 09:30 amThe writings of Father Martin M. Lintner, OSM, have stirred controversy within Church circles.
German cardinal under investigation: Allegations of perjury prompt search of archdiocese
Jun 27, 2023 / 06:42 amThe allegations revolve around the accusation that Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki may have provided false testimony about his awareness of clergy abuse.
Ringing in a new era: the historic return of Nazi-plundered bells to Poland
Jun 26, 2023 / 10:00 amOver the weekend, a German bishop and a state premier participated in an initiative to bring bells stolen by the Nazis to their rightful homes in Poland.
Pectoral cross of Benedict XVI stolen from Bavarian church
Jun 20, 2023 / 12:30 pmA pectoral cross bequeathed by the late Pope Benedict XVI to a parish in his native Bavaria has been stolen from the church where it was on display.
Four German bishops block funding for permanent synodal council
Jun 20, 2023 / 07:00 amIn a statement, the bishops said the controversial initiative goes against “the clear instruction of the pope” and would cause “even greater polarization.”
German Synodal Council challenged ahead of key Berlin meeting
Jun 19, 2023 / 16:40 pmA prelate in the Diocese of Regensburg said the concept of synodality underlying the Synodal Way isn’t in line with canon law or the Pope Francis’ ideas.
Vatican: Gänswein to return to home diocese in July
Jun 15, 2023 / 04:31 amPope Francis has asked Archbishop Georg Gänswein to return to Germany “for the time being.”
Report: Gänswein ordered to leave Vatican, return to home diocese without new role
Jun 2, 2023 / 06:34 amAccording to a German media report, Pope Francis is following a custom where former private secretaries of deceased popes do not remain in Rome.