Pope León XIV opens Lent warning of 'the structures of sin' in 'a world that is burning'
Pope León XIV has used his first Ash Wednesday to highlight the political, economic, and religious 'structures of sin' in a world filled with various crises.
F.A.Z. Podcast for Germany: Political Ash Wednesday: AfD Now in Favor of Family Reunification
The AfD party has changed its stance to support family reunification, highlighting the political tensions surrounding populist rhetoric during the traditional speeches on Ash Wednesday in Germany.
Germany Blog: Klingbeil: "We need more pub talk"
Lars Klingbeil, the leader of the SPD, calls for more robust debate in politics, advocating for a return to meaningful discourse among political groups during a speech at a Political Ash Wednesday event.
Archbishop of Aparecida calls for an end to polarization in election year: ‘It is a time for reconciliation, not polarization’
The Archbishop of Aparecida, Dom Orlando Brandes, urged for reconciliation and an end to political polarization during a Mass marking Ash Wednesday in Brazil.
Political Ash Wednesday: Söder: "To all socialist smart alecks, clear out of Bavaria"
At the Political Ash Wednesday event in Lower Bavaria, Markus Söder sharply criticizes his political opponents, asserting a strong Bavarian identity and calling out perceived hypocrisy from rival politicians.
Ash Wednesday in Passau: Even Söder is Running out of Opponents
At the CSU's Ash Wednesday event in Passau, Markus Söder criticizes political opponents, but finds that they are dwindling in number.
Germany Blog: Söder: "The worst opponent is these NGOs"
CSU leader Markus Söder criticized left-wing groups and NGOs during his speech at the political Ash Wednesday event in Passau.
Germany Blog: Söder in Passau: 'The Left Do Not Love Rural Areas'
During a speech at the political Ash Wednesday event in Passau, Markus Söder criticized the left's attitude towards rural areas, asserting that the CSU is the true advocate for these regions.
Political Ash Wednesday of the CSU begins
The Political Ash Wednesday event of the CSU party has commenced in Passau, featuring speeches and discussions on key political issues.
Political Ash Wednesday in Bavaria: Exchange of blows as the start of the heated local election campaign
Political leaders in Bavaria gather for Ash Wednesday events, marking the kickoff of the local election campaign.
Political Ash Wednesday in Bavaria: Exchange of Blows as the Start of the Hot Local Election Campaign
The political leaders in Bavaria address key themes as they kick off the campaign for the upcoming local elections on Ash Wednesday.
Political Ash Wednesday in Bavaria: Sparring Match Kicks Off Hot Local Election Campaign
Political leaders in Bavaria engage in speeches as they launch into the local election campaign, with key figures from various parties scheduled to address supporters.
Political Ash Wednesday: Parties Are Court Voters
Political Ash Wednesday sees various parties in Freising holding events to engage with voters ahead of local elections.
Political Ash Wednesday: Fish Dinner with Erwin Huber
Erwin Huber, a prominent figure in the CSU party, hosted a fish dinner event in Grünwald, reflecting his longstanding connection to the political festivities of Ash Wednesday.
Political Ash Wednesday: State Secretary versus former Mayor
Political Ash Wednesday events in Fürstenfeldbruck and Dachau are subdued this year as prominent politicians head to Lower Bavaria, while local meetings feature discussions on community issues.
Political Ash Wednesday: Anton Hofreiter comes despite leg fracture
German politician Anton Hofreiter confirmed his attendance at the Political Ash Wednesday event despite suffering a leg fracture.
Political Ash Wednesday: Who Will Get Hit Hard Before the Local Elections?
Political parties in Bavaria engage in traditional debates on Political Ash Wednesday, marking the start of the local election campaign.