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.
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.
Bätzinga replaces Wilmer / A new leader of German bishops acts as a bridge between reformers and the Vatican
Germany's Catholic Church has elected Heiner Wilmer as its new supreme bishop amid tensions from the Synodal Way.
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.
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.
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.