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Five Pieces of the Original Bethlehem Nativity Now on Display in Rome’s Santa Maria Maggiore
Five thin maple fragments that are believed to be part of the original Bethlehem nativity are now on public...
Oct 4, 2026Archdiocese of Cologne Honors Five Church Communication Projects
The Archdiocese of Cologne has presented awards to five church public relations projects through the Hiero...
Oct 4, 2026Bishop Bätzing defends church reform approach
The Limburg bishop has rejected the accusation that the church in Germany focuses too much on structural...
Oct 3, 2026Cardinal Hollerich comments on EU politician Schumann: "Could turn dreams into politics"
Cardinal Hollerich expressed his excitement about Leo visiting Metz, stating, "A city with a diverse...
Sep 30, 2026Pope Leo Addresses Faithful at Rosary in Lourdes
Pope Leo recently held an address during a gathering at Lourdes, where he emphasized the importance of...
Sep 30, 2026Pope Leo XIV to Lead Prayer at Lourdes Grotto
Pope Leo XIV will conduct a prayer at the Grotto of Massabielle in Lourdes on September 26, 2026, during his...
Sep 29, 2026Pope Leo XIV Visits France to Strengthen Church Credibility
Pope Leo XIV travels from 25 to 28 September to France. He visits Lourdes, Paris and Metz to set signs for...
Sep 27, 2026Bishop questions conditions for elections
The auxiliary bishop of Juba, Santo Loku Pio Doggale, has raised concerns about the conditions for the...
Sep 25, 2026Cardinal Grech discusses future of Synodality after World Synod implementation
Cardinal Grech addressed the future of Synodality following the conclusion of the World Synod. He emphasized...
Sep 24, 2026Theologian Söding urges churches to adopt unifying role in Europe
Theologian Thomas Söding warns that Europe may be torn apart if churches fail to mediate unity and...
Sep 24, 2026Comedy Star Simon Gosejohann Shifts Between Reflection and Attention
Simon Gosejohann draws people into his spell with a cult‑style humor that has shaped German comedy for...
Sep 21, 2026Minister President Rehlinger meets Pope Leo XIV with citizens
The Minister President of Saarland, Anke Rehlinger, meets Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican. In October, the SPD...
Sep 21, 2026Arrest made in planned church attack
A federal prosecutor has detained an Iraqi national in the Brandenburg district of Barnim. He is under...
Sep 20, 2026Former Bundesliga player prays every morning
Karl-Heinz "Charly" Körbel, a former professional football player, prays every morning with his wife,...
Sep 20, 2026Cardinal Hollerich Calls for Acceptance of Diversity at European Synodality Meeting
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich has stated that the church does not always need to be of one opinion, asserting...
Sep 17, 2026Bistum Rottenburg to strengthen partnership with Burundi
The Bistum Rottenburg announced plans to expand its partnership with the church in Burundi, a country...
Sep 17, 2026Renovation of Monastery in Wettenhausen Completed
The renovation work at the monastery in Wettenhausen has been completed after three years. The repairs focused...
Sep 16, 2026New Bishops Attend Introductory Course in Rome
A group of newly appointed bishops participated in an annual introductory course in Rome, which concluded on a...
Sep 16, 2026Former Bishop of Speyer bids farewell in emotional service
Karl-Heinz Wiesemann, the former bishop of Speyer, held an emotional farewell service in the Speyer...
Sep 15, 2026