In a letter to Pope Francis, Cardinal Reinhard Marx said he saw his resignation as an opportunity to take responsibility for the abuses of past decades.
Author: MELISSA EDDY
A Forgotten Genocide: What Germany Did in Namibia, and What It’s Saying Now
The German government agreed to recognize the killings of two ethnic groups in Namibia as genocide. What happened more than 100 years ago, why was it forgotten, and what is Germany doing to atone?
German Catholic Priests Defy Rome to Offer Blessings to Gay Couples
More than 100 Roman Catholic parishes in Germany held services to bless gay couples, in defiance of the Vatican’s refusal to recognize same-sex unions.
Germany Is Seeing Virus Cases Go Down and Vaccinations Go Up
The country appears to be breaking a tough third wave of the virus, and one of its tools is the AstraZeneca vaccine, which it spent months questioning.
German Authorities Break Up International Child Sex Abuse Site
German prosecutors called the online platform they took down one of the largest on the dark web. Three men, accused of running the site, have been arrested.
German High Court Hands Youth a Victory in Climate Change Fight
The government must expand its plan to reduce carbon emissions to zero by 2050, the country’s highest court ruled. The decision requires lawmakers to make long-term commitments.
Chancellor’s Race Presents Germans With a Challenge to Change
The conservatives have been in power for the past 16 years, will the nation stick with them, or go Green?
Greens in Germany Choose Baerbock as Candidate for Next Chancellor
Annalena Baerbock, the first Green candidate to have a significant shot at becoming chancellor, will run against Armin Laschet, head of Germany’s largest conservative party.
A Bitter Family Feud Dominates the Race to Replace Merkel
Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany will exit the world stage in less than six months, and the fight for her seat is pitting the leaders of two sister parties against one another.
US to Increase Military Presence in Germany
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III, on a visit to Germany, announced an addition of 500 personnel to strengthen deterrence and defenses in Europe.