Election Appeal in Sunday Mass: Nine Votes and One Soul
In Bavaria, religious voters have their choices in local church governance, amid notable declines in church membership.
First Joint Investigation of Jeon Jae-soo 70 Days Ahead of Local Elections... Turning Point in Bid for Busan Mayor
Jeon Jae-soo, a Democratic Party lawmaker, has come under investigation for accepting bribes from the Unification Church just days after announcing his candidacy for the Busan mayoral election.
Lestadians Elected Their Man as Vicar in Liminka, Says Researcher – Even the Bishop Considered the Woman More Qualified
A controversial election process for the parish vicar in Liminka, Finland, has raised questions about meritocracy in church appointments.
Man does not win elections on the Church of Denmark. But can we at least talk about it?
The article discusses the declining engagement in democracy in Denmark, highlighting the importance of public discourse on significant issues amidst global unrest.
Mayor of Manaus appears in federal investigation concerning vote-buying allegations
The Mayor of Manaus, David Almeida, is under investigation by the Federal Police for alleged vote-buying linked to church leaders ahead of the municipal elections.
Catholic Church Moves to Strengthen 2027 Elections in Taraba
The Catholic Diocese of Jalingo has initiated a program aimed at enhancing electoral integrity and curbing irregularities ahead of the 2027 general elections in Taraba State.
Engagement in the Catholic Church: 'My motivation is that something changes from the bottom up'
Volunteers in Catholic parishes are facing challenges as they deal with community frustrations regarding issues such as abuse scandals and gender inequality within the church, ahead of upcoming elections for parish councils in Bavaria.
Parish Councils: Why Catholics Are Allowed to Vote This Sunday
Catholic parish councils in Germany will hold elections, allowing laypeople to participate in church governance despite the absence of a broader democratic structure in the church.
Joint Investigation Team on Religious-Political Collusion Summons Former Lawmaker Kim Kyu-hwan Over Allegations of Receiving Money from the Unification Church
The joint investigation team is questioning former lawmaker Kim Kyu-hwan regarding allegations of accepting unlawful funds from the Unification Church prior to the 2020 general elections.
Lecture in Fürstenfeldbruck: Church and Local Elections
A lecture discussing the church's role in shaping a democratic society will take place on February 26 in Fürstenfeldbruck.
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.
Local Election in Unterhaching: Parish Association Resists AfD Flyer
The parish association of St. Korbinian, St. Alto, and St. Birgitta in Unterhaching protests against the AfD's use of the church's image on their campaign flyer, stating it misrepresents their stance and could imply support for the party's political goals.
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.
Bishop warns Bolsonaro in 'worrying spiral' after visit to his cell
Bishop Robson Rodovalho, leader of the Sara Nossa Terra church, relayed former president Jair Bolsonaro's expectations for an electoral race to intensify after Carnival during a recent one-hour prison visit in Brasília.
Vox drags its voters in breaking taboos and does not suffer from its distance with the King, the Church, and the Army
Vox gained support in 34 of the 35 municipalities in Extremadura that leader Santiago Abascal visited during the campaign, despite traditionally distancing itself from established conservative institutions.