First American to head Rome's Angelicum University says task is 'daunting'
- Jun 17, 2021
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Catholic women’s groups protest Vatican’s gay union stance
- Apr 1, 2021
Five Catholic women’s organizations in German-speaking areas have released an open letter calling for the Vatican to reverse its position that priests cannot bless same-sex unions.
Vienna cardinal ‘not happy’ with Vatican same-sex statement
- Mar 26, 2021
Austria’s Cardinal Christoph Schönborn has said he cannot deny same-sex couples a blessing if they request one and that he was “not happy” with the Vatican’s mid-March statement on same-sex unions.
When (Christmas) markets fall, economies in Germany, Austria take a hit
- Dec 5, 2020
In other years, the glitter of Nuremberg’s Christmas market during Advent attracts around 2 million visitors from all over the world. This year, because of COVID-19, everything is different, and the city estimates the economic damage caused by the cancellation of the markets at around 180 million euros (US$218.6 million).
Bethlehem Peace Light tradition continues, despite pandemic
- Nov 29, 2020
The year, the Christmas tradition of the Peace Light of Bethlehem continues, despite COVID-19 restrictions and border and church closures.
Bishops condemn terrorist attacks, lament mockery of faith
- Nov 4, 2020
Several leading bishops have condemned recent terrorist attacks in France and Austria, appealing for peace and the brotherhood and mutual respect called for by Pope Francis in his latest encyclical on human fraternity.
Pope, Austrian church leaders urge end to hatred after Vienna attacks
- Nov 3, 2020
Pope Francis and Austrian church leaders expressed dismay and sorrow after terrorists attack that left at least five dead in central Vienna, and they urged citizens to uphold key values of tolerance and respect.
Turkish youths kick furniture at Austrian church, no one hurt
- Oct 31, 2020
A group of 30 to 50 Turkish youths gathered in a Vienna church earlier this week, kicking furniture but then dispersing after police were called, authorities said Saturday.
New head of Austrian bishops is ex-soldier who taught metaphysics
- Jun 16, 2020
Salzburg Archbishop Franz Lackner, 63, is the new president of the Austrian bishops’ conference, succeeding Vienna Cardinal Christoph Schonborn, 75, who held the office for 22 years.
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