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Germany
FAZ
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Catholic Church: Heiner Wilmer is the new Chairman of the German Bishops' Conference
Heiner Wilmer has been elected as the new Chairman of the German Bishops' Conference, succeeding Georg Bätzing.
Feb 24 • 10:38 UTC
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Germany
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Chair of the Bishops' Conference: Who Will Succeed Bätzing?
The German bishops are set to elect a new chairman, with no clear favorite emerging and the need for Italian language skills being highlighted.
Feb 23 • 08:42 UTC
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Germany
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National & Local
Catholic Church: Bishops Decide on Bätzing's Successor
The German Catholic bishops will gather in Würzburg for their spring assembly to elect a new chairman following Georg Bätzing's decision not to seek re-election.
Feb 22 • 13:43 UTC
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Slovakia
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Catholic Church in Germany / Bishops are about to elect a new leader as the star of the controversial synodal path begins to fade
The German Catholic Church is experiencing a tumultuous start to 2026 as bishops prepare to elect new leadership amidst the waning influence of the controversial synodal path.
Feb 18 • 15:50 UTC