Benedict XVI: Pope Emeritus in Germany. Mgr. Bätzing welcomes him on behalf of German Bishops’ Conference
EU: Message from Catholic and Evangelical Churches about German presidency. Health and economic crisis, social rights, environment. Support for Conference on Future of Europe
EU: Message from Catholic and Evangelical Churches about German presidency. “Consequences of pandemic to be addressed with a united Europe”
Politics —
EU: Germany prepares six-month presidency. “Together for Europe’s recovery”. Economy, social cohesion, Brexit top priorities
Associations —
Germany: Federation of German Catholic Youth organises first virtual Federal Assembly. 108 delegates representing 660,000 members
Germany: ecumenical celebration to mark anniversary of WWII end on Friday 8 May
The Church in Europe —
Germany: Mass with devotees has been resumed. Anti-Covid measures and telephone reservations
New rules —
