Articles by Rudolf Gehrig
Cardinal Parolin ordains new bishop of Oslo, highlighting Holy Spirit’s guidance
Jan 18, 2025 / 09:45 amThe new bishop’s path to the priesthood led him through studies in Rome and work in the diplomatic service of the Holy See.
Analysis: Pope’s peace diplomacy in era of multiple wars
Jan 9, 2025 / 13:30 pmThe Vatican plays a unique diplomatic role in global conflicts, despite lacking military power, as Pope Francis navigates peace efforts.
Cardinal Koch remembers Benedict XVI and his legacy on second anniversary of death
Dec 31, 2024 / 08:00 amCardinal Kurt Koch highlighted the late pontiff’s dedication to helping people rediscover access to God.
‘Christ, the Savior, is here:’ 200 years of ‘Silent Night’ in its Austrian birthplace
Dec 24, 2024 / 08:00 amMore than 200 years later, the carol is sung in over 300 languages and was even praised by Pope Francis as his favorite Christmas song.
How St. John Paul II helped bring down the Berlin Wall: 35 years later
Nov 9, 2024 / 11:00 am“I am absolutely convinced that without Pope John Paul II, German reunification would not have been possible,” Martin Rothweiler told CNA Deutsch.
Cardinal Müller: ‘The German Synodal Way was over before it even started’
Aug 2, 2022 / 16:00 pmCardinal Müller sharply criticized the Synodal Way, saying it "was over before it even began," even if the initiators had not noticed it at the time.