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Hitler, the Holy See, and a historic treaty: The Reichskonkordat at 90
On July 20, the Church marks the 90th anniversary of a deal made in Rome between Hitler’s Germany and the... Read more
Cardinal Marx apologizes for later bishop’s role in WWII massacre
Before he ascended to the rank of auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising in 1968, Matthias Defregger... Read more
Ringing in a new era: the historic return of Nazi-plundered bells to Poland
Over the weekend, a German bishop and a state premier participated in an initiative to bring bells stolen by the... Read more
Group of faithful in Germany rejects Synodal Way: ‘We want to remain Catholic’
Birgit Kelle told EWTN Noticias that her association represents “many orthodox Catholics who are concerned about the Synodal Way and... Read more
Watchdog raises concerns after arson attacks on German, French churches
Following an arson attack on a historic church in Germany, a European watchdog has raised concerns over hate crimes targeting... Read more
Meet the ‘Benedict Bears’: Cuddly companions commemorate the late pope emeritus
A traditional toy manufacturer in the Bavarian town of Coburg has produced two limited editions of its iconic teddy bears... Read more
Theologian resigns from German ‘Synodal Way’ forum on sexual morality
Katharina Westerhorstmann, who teaches theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville’s campus in Austria, objected to ideas advanced by the forum. Read more
Rector of German Catholic seminary found dead
The Diocese of Limburg said: ‘We have lost a committed and much-appreciated pastor.’ Read more
Muslim and Protestant politicians receive Communion at German Catholic event
Organizers of the German March for Life said they were barred from having a stall. Read more
Germany’s Bishop Bätzing defends promotion of priest accused of sexual harassment
The chairman of the German bishops’ conference said he would handle the case differently today. Read more
German bishops’ leader expresses disappointment in Pope Francis
Bishop Georg Bätzing insisted that ‘the teaching of the Catholic Church’ must be ‘changed.’ Read more
Germany’s Munich archdiocese spent around $1.5 million on abuse report
The report, published in January, faulted Pope emeritus Benedict XVI and Cardinal Reinhard Marx. Read more
Pope Francis dismisses prominent German ex-monk from clerical state
Anselm Bilgri is a well-known figure in the German-speaking Catholic world. Read more
Senior German priest leaves Catholic Church
Andreas Sturm, a former vicar general, will now be a member of Germany’s Old Catholic community. Read more
Cost of Germany’s ‘Synodal Way’ remains a mystery
A spokesman declined to give a breakdown of the costs of the multi-year project. Read more
German Catholic bishops’ leader replies to Nordic bishops’ ‘Synodal Way’ critique
The Nordic bishops cautioned against ‘capitulation to the Zeitgeist.’ Read more
Women commissioned to confer baptisms in German Catholic diocese
Essen is the 1st diocese in Germany to take the step. Read more
German Catholic bishops’ leader calls for change to Catechism on sexuality
Bishop Georg Bätzing said: ‘Sexuality is a gift from God. And not a sin.’ Read more
Polish Catholic bishops’ leader expresses ‘fraternal concern’ over German ‘Synodal Way’
Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki questioned whether the initiative was rooted in the Gospel. Read more
‘There was no real interest in their suffering’: Cardinal Marx apologizes to victims after Munich abuse report
He told reporters that he intended to remain in office for now. Read more
