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Border fences are removed

Fruit of Pope Francis: Bishop praises Gibraltar decision

The decision to accept Gibralta into the Schengen area is a "political milestone", says the local bishop. And he also sees it as a fruit of the teachings of the late Pope Francis.
International community has moral responsibility

Pope Leo XIV on the Middle East: Stop the tragedy of war!

Silver pectoral has a special history

Ecumenical sign? Leo XIV and his Russian cross

Papst Franziskus mit Trikot, Papst Leo mit einer Kappe der Chicago White Sox
From baseball and tennis to football

Goal, dot and amen - the popes and sport

Bishop Peter Kohlgraf of Mainz
Scientific findings must be taken into account

Kohlgraf: Bible has "no eternal truths" on homosexuality

Ceremony in Marian shrine

Ireland is consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

The veneration of the heart of Jesus is a special, traditional expression of Catholic piety. It symbolises his love for mankind. Now the whole of Ireland is to be placed under its protection.
Too gloomy and unprofitable

"L'Arche" centre at the founding site near Paris closes

The history of the centre was too dark and its activities too unprofitable, the "Ark" community decided. Nevertheless, it is a highly symbolic act that was carried out on Saturday near Paris. The house has recently been in the headlines.
Successor to the founder Chiara Lubich

Former President of the Emmaus Focolare Movement Maria Voce dies

She turned 87: Emmaus Maria Voce, who headed the international Focolare Movement for twelve years as the successor to its founder. A tribute to the Italian woman speaks of wisdom, knowledge and humour.
Bishop Bertram Meier
"A new sad climax"

Bishop Meier calls for solidarity after Nigeria massacre

A week ago, news broke of a massacre in a Nigerian village with possibly 200 dead. The Pope expressed his dismay. Now Bishop Bertram Meier of the Universal Church is calling for prayers.
Those affected must be listened to

Pope Leo XIV: Do not tolerate any form of abuse in the Church

Abuse must not be tolerated and a culture of prevention must be anchored in the entire church, says Leo XIV. For him, journalists play a prominent role in uncovering abuses.
Bibelwerk Chairman Ballhorn gives tips for reading the Bible

How do you actually read the Bible?

What should you bear in mind when you open the Bible? And what can help Bible readers, whether advanced or inexperienced? In an interview with katholisch.de, Old Testament scholar Egbert Ballhorn, Chairman of the Katholisches Bibelwerk, talks about networked reading and the correct understanding of the text.
MPs visit the Pontiff for the Holy Year

Pope to politicians: Combat inequality between rich and poor

With his name, the new pope sees himself as a successor to the "social pope" Leo XIII. He also calls on politicians to work for the common good. Particularly important: the containment of growing inequality.
Die iranische Flagge
Healing the wounds of war takes time

Chaldean bishop for Europe warns of upheaval in Iran

In Sweden, Chaldean Christians from Syria and Iraq are now the second largest Catholic population group after the Poles. With the new war, it is also difficult to resist emigration in Iran, says their bishop.
"Visibility is no longer the big problem"

Queer Catholic: This church is my home

Being lesbian and Catholic - there are still areas of tension today, says religious education teacher and activist Mirjam Gräve in an interview with katholisch.de. She and her wife have therefore made special decisions.
Leo XIV. beim ersten Mittagsgebet
Advantages, but also dangers of the technology

Leo XIV praises "extraordinary potential" of AI as a "tool"

The ethical use of artificial intelligence is currently one of the main concerns of the Catholic Church. Pope Leo XIV sees "extraordinary potential" in it, but also warns of the possible dangers.
Blick von den Kolonnaden auf den Petersplatz im Vatikan.
Pope Leo XIV recognises prerequisites

179 people on the way to beatification

In his short time in office, Pope Leo XIV has already brought several people closer to beatification or canonisation. Now a particularly large group of potential soon-to-be-saints in the Catholic Church are following suit.
Leo XIV.
Diplomatic means instead of the use of weapons

Pope's first TV interview – "So many innocent people are dying"

Pope Leo XIV speaks on camera for the first time. The new pontiff uses his short TV appearance to make another appeal for peace. He calls for a joint search for diplomatic solutions.
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