Heiner Wilmer: The Pious Course is Risky
Heiner Wilmer, the new chairman of the German Bishops' Conference, emphasizes placing God at the center of his mission, although significant changes are not expected immediately.
The German Bishops' Conference will request permission from the Vatican for lay preaching
The German Bishops' Conference is set to ask the Vatican for permission to allow not only priests but also qualified laymen and women to preach during Eucharistic celebrations.
Financial Penalties in the Church: Important Changes from March 1
The Polish Bishops' Conference has announced new financial penalty regulations that will come into effect on March 1, 2026.
Bishop's Conference: Women Should Be Allowed to Preach in Catholic Masses
The newly elected chairman of the German Bishops' Conference, Bishop Heiner Wilmer, advocated for allowing women to preach in Catholic Masses while warning against the far-right AfD party during the conference meeting in Würzburg.
Bishops get tangled up with the Pope's warning about the far right and avoid denying it: 'I don't speak of private meetings'
Spanish bishops have avoided directly addressing Pope Francis's warnings about the rise of the far right during a press conference.
The bishops admit that León XIV spoke to them about the 'risks of submitting faith to ideologies'
Spanish bishops have acknowledged that during a meeting with pope León XIV, he warned about the risks of aligning faith with ideological movements, particularly concerning the rise of the far-right.
Catholic Church: Heiner Wilmer is the new chairman of the Bishops' Conference
Heiner Wilmer has been elected as the new chairman of the German Bishops' Conference during their spring assembly in Würzburg.
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.
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.
The Pope warned bishops that his greatest concern in Spain is the far right that tries to 'instrumentalize the Church'
The Pope has expressed significant concern to Spanish bishops about the rise of far-right groups seeking to exploit the Church for their political gain.
FG reaffirms partnership with Catholic church for national development
The Nigerian Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to collaborate with the Catholic Church to promote national development and social cohesion during the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria's plenary meeting.
Justice and Peace on Surrogacy: A Serious Violation of the Inalienable Dignity of the Child and Mother
The Croatian Bishops' Conference has issued a statement condemning surrogacy, emphasizing its immoral implications for both children and mothers.
Kenya: The Episcopal Conference, Concerned About the Rise in Violence, Calls for an Investigation Into the Attack On an Anglican Church
Kenyan bishops are demanding an investigation into the use of tear gas against worshippers during a church service, condemning the violence as a violation of constitutional rights.
The CEI divides over the 'No'. But the real game is the succession to Zuppi
The Italian Bishops' Conference (CEI) has officially denied claims of supporting a 'No' vote on upcoming constitutional reforms, as internal divisions emerge, notably following controversial statements from its vice president.
Churches are Starting to Run Out in Rome. Bishops: New Ones Will Be Made of Wood
In response to a growing demand for places of worship, the Diocese of Rome and the Italian Bishops' Conference have announced the construction of five new churches in the city.
They are preparing for marriage / Some topics should be discussed even with confirmands. People from broken families are a greater challenge than fiancés with children
Couple Drahoslava and Martin Kečkéš discuss their experiences in leading marriage preparation courses, highlighting the new guidelines from the Slovak Bishops' Conference regarding these preparations.
Tezanos claims there is a 'political battle' involving Feijóo and the president of the bishops to prevent Catholics from voting for PSOE
José Félix Tezanos asserts that there is a political strategy aimed at dissuading Catholic voters from supporting the PSOE, with involvement from PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo and the president of the Spanish Episcopal Conference, Luis Argüello.
Ultracatholicism breaks with the Episcopal Conference: 'They are closer to the demon'
Conservative factions within the Church and politics are discrediting bishops for their support of immigrant regularization, the handling of pedophilia cases, and the reinterpretation of the Valley of Cuelgamuros.
Abuse Cases in Spain: Compensation for Church Abuse Victims
Victims of sexual abuse by clergy in Spain are set to receive compensation following an agreement between the Spanish leftist government and the bishops' conference.