Germany’s Camino trek rivals Spain’s famous pilgrimage—and is a lot less crowded
The Camino de Santiago is more than just one 500-mile route through Spain. Here’s why you should consider hiking the German ...
The Cool Down10d
Woman's visit to monastery sparks eye-opening revelation about society's biggest issues: 'We must be at the forefront'
GoodLands' CEO Molly Burhans is leveraging digital mapping technology to help the Catholic Church use its land for good.
National Catholic Reporter12d
At 3 years of war, Russian Catholics reflect on the place of their small community
The Feb. 24 anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine was an opportunity to offer "ever more fervent prayers for peace," ...
The Slovak Spectator on MSN13d
A digital pilgrim’s guide to central Europe’s sacred paths
In the heart of central Europe, where mediaeval cathedrals rise over ancient cobbled streets and forested trails lead to centuries-old chapels, a new digital map is guiding travellers through the ...
Wall Street Journal14d
Germany’s Welcome New Defense Spending Plan
Free Expression: Alternative for Germany more than doubled its 2021 vote share to 20% in the 2025 election, but the winning Christian Democratic Union, which sees the AfD as a pariah, has said it ...
Toronto Star21d
German Catholic Church condemns provocative carnival float linking Jesus to church sex abuse
COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — Germany’s Catholic Church has sharply criticized a carnival float made for a big street parade in the western city of Cologne that linked Jesus with the church abuse ...
CBS News22d
Germany's election won by conservatives, and far-right AfD party surges, official results show
Berlin — Provisional results confirmed that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany's national election, while a far-right party surged to become the nation's second-largest.
dw23d
Under Merz, Germany set for foreign, security policy shift
Before he can focus on German foreign policy, however, Merz's first task will be to put together a government capable of taking action. With only 28.6% of the vote, the conservative union of ...
Yahoo23d
Refugee program suspended, 26 to be laid off at Catholic Charities of Texas Panhandle
The Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle (CCTXP) announced "with a heavy heart" Monday that it is suspending its Refugee Resettlement Program indefinitely, effective immediately, due to ...
France 2423d
How Germany’s enduring East-West divide is pushing voters to the fringes
“If you look up the electoral maps of the general election, it’s as if the old East Germany still exists,” he said. “The vote for AfD, the fascist or far-right party if you ...
The Conversation23d
Francis − a pope who has cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church
Some of Francis’ positions led to opposition in some Catholic circles. One such issue was related to Francis’ embrace of religious diversity. Delivering an address at the Seventh Congress of ...
Al Jazeera English23d
Charting the rise of Germany’s far-right AfD party
In a historic shift in Germany’s political landscape, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has surged to become the second largest party in the Bundestag, winning 20.8 percent of the vote ...