Fraud when leaving the church – warning about this website
(Michael Pollak. Heute).
A tempting offer for those interested: quickly organize your church exit from the comfort of your sofa. Experts warn: criminals are stealing data here!
German
GERMANY
German Islamist on Sat1: “I would whip women and have homosexuals stoned”
(Kath).
Unbelievable statements by a Salafist with a German passport last night on SAT1/Ronzheimer – The journalist also reveals that German borders are not protected
GERMANY
(Katholisch. SEVERINA BARTONITSCHEK).
Pope Francis is not tired of his office: he still attends major events and goes on long trips abroad, most recently to Asia. But at almost 88 years of age, he is one of the oldest popes in history. The question of his succession is therefore getting closer.
GERMANY
Diocese of Eichstätt: Child pornography suspicion against priest not confirmed
(Katholisch).
In January, allegations were made against a priest living in the diocese of Eichstätt in connection with child pornography. But now, according to the diocese, the Ingolstadt public prosecutor’s office has closed its investigation into the matter.
USA
Carmelites of Arlington join Pius Brotherhood
(Katholisch).
The attempts at dialogue by the diocesan bishop, the Vatican and the Carmelite Association have failed: The Carmelites of Arlington have joined the Pius Brotherhood – although they have always rejected a schism.
GERMANY
Anglicans and Catholics: Different approaches to sexual morality
(Katholisch. CHRISTIANE LAUDAGE).
What is the role of sexuality in marriage? Does it only serve the purpose of procreation or does it have another purpose? In 1930, the Anglican and Catholic churches came to different answers.
RUSSIA
Jesuit from Germany becomes auxiliary bishop in Russia
(Katholisch).
From Essen via Cologne to Rome and Moscow – and now to Novosibirsk: Jesuit Stephan Lipke has already had many stops in his CV. The Secretary General of the Russian Bishops’ Conference is now becoming an auxiliary bishop himself.
DENMARK
Nordic Bishops’ Conference has new chairman
(Katholisch).
The Nordic Bishops’ Conference covers five countries – and yet it is small: seven bishops are responsible for 350,000 Catholics. The long-standing chairman has now been replaced. A Dane with Polish roots is being succeeded by a Norwegian religious.
FRANCE
A besieged church ranges between tradition and extremism
(Katholisch).
The church of Saint-Nicolas-du-Chardonnet is located in the middle of Paris – and has been occupied by the Pius Brothers since 1977. Religion and politics, pre-conciliar mass and right-wing extremism meet in front of centuries-old paintings.
FRANCE
Pope Francis to come to Paris for the reopening of Notre-Dame
(Kath).
The cathedral is to be reopened on December 8th after the major fire in 2019. Francis wants to come to Paris for this. This is reported by a French newspaper
GERMANY
Kräutler on World Synod: Church too preoccupied with itself
(Katholisch).
The second part of the World Synod begins in a few weeks. However, Amazonian Bishop Erwin Kräutler still sees “serious barriers” on the way to a more synodal church and calls for far-reaching reforms – such as the ordination of women.
GERMANY
Three queer pastors for Hildesheim
(Kath).
The dioceses are increasingly becoming specialist departments for gender, climate and migration. This has little to do with the mission that Jesus gave to the church. The Monday Kick by Peter Winnemöll
LITHUANIA
Archbishop Gänswein introduced as Vatican Ambassador to Lithuania
(Katholisch).
The former Pope’s secretary Georg Gänswein has had to wait a long time for this moment: Now he is the Apostolic Nuncio in Lithuania with all protocol honors. President Gitanas Nauseda congratulated Gänswein on more than just his new job.
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Germay
El 30% de los alemanes ve a Jesús como un modelo a seguir (pero el 47% no lo cree así)
Katholisch
Casi uno de cada tres alemanes considera a Jesucristo como un modelo a seguir. Este es el resultado de una encuesta publicada el miércoles por el instituto de estudios sociales y de mercado “INSA-Consulere” de Erfurt por encargo de la agencia de noticias evangélica “idea”, según recoge el portal Katholisch.
VATICAN
Diocese of Rome distances itself from an exorcist
(Katholisch).
He is not in communion with the Catholic Church and does not have the necessary official authority to administer sacraments: The diocese of Rome distances itself from an alleged exorcist priest.
U.K.
“YES, I am Roman Catholic and love the ‘Old Mass'”
(Kath).
“Dr. K.”, one of the most famous YouTube piano players, is Catholic. In London, he plays the piano almost every day in front of thousands of live viewers. But during a live broadcast on August 19, unusual events occurred – By Roland Noé
VATICAN
German lawyer Selmayr new EU ambassador to the Vatican
(Katholisch).
Martin Selmayr has already gained experience at the EU Commission. Now the German lawyer is moving to Rome, where he will represent the European Union not only to the Holy See and the Order of Malta.
SWISS
Theologian: Synodal Church is impossible without canon law reform
(Katholisch).
As a Swiss observer, Daniel Kosch has followed the deliberations of the Synodal Path in Germany. For him, the reform project is a model. Many people would have liked to see a synodal process in Switzerland as well, says the theologian.
GERMANY
Catholic church in Saxony-Anhalt auctioned for 163,000 euros
(Katholisch).
A Catholic church in eastern Germany has been auctioned off together with the property and rectory. It has not been used for church purposes since 2020. However, the new owner is not allowed to use the church for everything.
GERMANY
Former Superior General of the Saint Joseph Congregation dies
(Katholisch)
The nuns of the Saint Joseph Congregation from Ursberg in Swabia mourn the loss of their former leader Gunda Gruber. She was 92 years old. In her long life, Gruber worked in several places.