Bavaria

Might Francis turn to the “Untier of Knots” on ecumenism and the refugee crisis?
- Aug 29, 2019
Perhaps Pope Francis could publicly entrust both ecumenism and integration of migrants and refugees to Mary, Untier of Knots, and encourage prayer to Mary under that title on both fronts.

By John L. Allen Jr.
Austrian nuncio laments Church opposition to crosses on Bavarian state buildings
- May 3, 2018
The apostolic nuncio to Austria said Tuesday that he is “saddened and ashamed” that bishops and priests have been vocal critics of the Bavarian government’s mandate to display crosses in government buildings.

By Catholic News Agency
In Bavaria, government buildings will display a cross over their entrance
- Apr 25, 2018
The government of Bavaria has decided to instruct all state administrative buildings in the German state to display a cross in their public entrances by June 1.

By Anian Christoph Wimmer

On 90th birthday, Benedict thanks God for helping in ‘difficult moments’
- Apr 18, 2017
According to the short remarks released by the Vatican’s press office, during his 90th birthday party on Monday, emeritus Pope Benedict XVI said that throughout his life there have been difficult moments, but that God always guided him through them. The emeritus pope rang in his birthday by welcoming a delegation from his native Bavaria and sharing some pretzels and beer.

By Inés San Martín
Benedict XVI shares a 90th birthday beer with family and friends
- Apr 17, 2017
Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI celebrated his 90th birthday on April 17. Among those present was Monsignor Georg Ratzinger, Benedict’s 93-year-old brother, who flew in from Germany for the occasion, as well as a small delegation from Bavaria, his home region. They brought to the party two staples of Bavarian cuisine with which the 90-year-old emeritus pontiff was obviously delighted — beer and pretzels.

By John L. Allen Jr.

Might Francis turn to the “Untier of Knots” on ecumenism and the refugee crisis?