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.