BISHOPS’ ASSEMBLY —
BISHOPS’ ASSEMBLY —
Germany: Gothe (architect), “the number of empty or underused churches in Europe is greater than we know”
Germany: Bishops’ Assembly. Church’s state of health, assisted suicide, ecumenism, abuse and synodal journey on the agenda
Germany: Archdiocese of Munich and Freising, independent law firm to compile report on past abuse cases
ANALYSIS —
Trump and Merkel: two political methods, two visions of democracy
di Jean-Dominique DurandThe year 2021 began with the former US President leaving office, while the German chancellor is expected to step down…
STATEMENT FROM BISHOPS —
Germany: Bishops’ Conference, respect for freedom of thought, but “assisted suicide is not an ethically acceptable option”
ANALYSIS —
Politics and leaders: the pinker shade of Northern Europe
di Sarah NumicoSeven women at the helm of their respective governments: Kaja Kallas in Estonia, Sanna Marin in Finland, Mette Frederiksen in…
Germany: Bishops’ Conference, declaration “in dialogue with people at school” published today
Germany: Christmas in the time of pandemic, the Bishops’ letter to pastoral workers and volunteers in family and charitable care
Germany: Bavaria, curfew on Christmas Eve. Bishops, “we ask for an exemption for Masses”
Germany: Mgr. Neher (Caritas), “Syria is not a country people can be sent back to; situation there is catastrophic”
TRADITIONS —
Europe. Coronavirus: Advent online but not “virtual”
di Sarah NumicoChristmas season traditions are being reshaped because of the pandemic. Nevertheless, Europe as a whole is marked by the willingness…
