Germany’s Catholic bishops and lay representatives gathered on March 9 for the final meeting of a potentially groundbreaking reform assembly that has been marked by tensions between liberalizers and ...

After months of controversy, progressive German bishops have failed to pass a document updating their teachings on sex, gender and masturbation. The document, "Living in Successful Relationships," was ...

It’s a bright Sunday in Berlin—a natural time of the week to go church-hopping, if not exactly the location for it. The city is so secular that it’s been called the “atheist capital of Europe” for ...

The Catholic Church in Germany is facing a cascading financial crisis as declining revenues force dioceses nationwide to implement drastic spending cuts, with one diocese projecting a staggering ...

Often described as one of Germany's best-kept secrets, it's a great alternative to Munich and Berlin, with all the charm and ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has warned there’s a risk that a reform process in the German Catholic Church over calls for married priests and other possible liberalizing reforms might become harmfully ...

Pope Francis on Thursday took a swing at the Catholic Church's leadership in Germany, reminding faithful in the country that the German bishops do not have the authority to propagate new theology or ...

Shirley Goodfellow, right, holds her granddaughter Jocelyn Ice, 3, left, as she smiles at the sights and sounds of German Fest Saturday at the First Lutheran Church in Parkersburg. (Photo by Michelle ...

HANCOCK COUNTY — The smell of sauerkraut wafting through the fellowship hall was a sure sign that German Fest had returned to Faith Lutheran Church in Greenfield last weekend. Guests were greeted by ...