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  • When (Christmas) markets fall, economies in Germany, Austria take a hit

    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).

    By Anli Serfontein
  • Bethlehem Peace Light tradition continues, despite pandemic

    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.

    By Anli Serfontein
  • 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.

    By Elise Ann Allen
  • Pope, Austrian church leaders urge end to hatred after Vienna attacks

    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.

    By Catholic News Service
  • Turkish youths kick furniture at Austrian church, no one hurt

    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.

    By Associated Press
  • New head of Austrian bishops is ex-soldier who taught metaphysics

    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.

    By Catholic News Service
  • Eco-rallies, cancelled soccer match illustrate ‘cafeteria secularism’

    Eco-rallies, cancelled soccer match illustrate ‘cafeteria secularism’

    • Jun 25, 2019

    In addition to the well-worn problem of “cafeteria Catholicism,” there’s an equally real phenomenon of “cafeteria secularism” when it comes to perspectives on the Catholic Church.

    By John L. Allen Jr.
  • Women’s soccer team in Austria apologizes to Vatican after game cancellation

    Women’s soccer team in Austria apologizes to Vatican after game cancellation

    • Jun 24, 2019

    The Vienna-based FC Mariahilf Women’s soccer club has apologized to the Vatican after a friendly match between the two Saturday was cancelled when several Austrian players lifted their jerseys exposing pro-choice slogans at odds with Catholic teaching on abortion.

    By Elise Harris
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