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 ...

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 ...

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

ULM, Germany (AP) — The Ulmer Münster in southern Germany is the world's tallest church. For now, anyway. The Gothic-style Lutheran church's reign — begun in May 31, 1890 — could end in 2025, when La ...

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 ...

As events continue to spiral toward a potential disaster — the formal or informal schism of the Catholic Church in Germany from communion with Rome — it’s long past time to send a blunt memo to ...

(The Conversation) — There is a lot of talk about “synodality” in the Catholic church these days. Synodality refers to a process in which bishops and priests consult with lay Catholics about issues in ...

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 ...