In an increasingly secularized country, Catholic and Protestant institutions are losing influence in political debates. Amid ...

The church has not decided whether to appeal. There are assumed to be about 40 Judensaus in Germany, the oldest dating to the 13th century. Intended to teach lessons about sin and virtue ...

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Germany’s Catholic Church has sharply criticized a carnival float made for a big street parade in the western city of Cologne that linked Jesus with the church abuse scandal.

The main churches in Germany have voiced clear political opinions ahead of federal elections. Not all are pleased, including parties with "Christian" in their name ...

During construction at a 13th century church in Gardelegen, Germany, volunteers found over 1,000 artifacts that spanned seven centuries of history. Among the discoveries were 679 coins, pearls, ...

Churches, theaters and cultural institutions ... 1.2 million Muslims arrived in Germany, many of them refugees from Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq. Muslims now make up around 5.5% of the population ...

The church's 433-foot-tall tower, home to Germany's largest clock bell, is visible from all over the city. In the crypt far below, about 2,000 people have been laid to rest. Views from the top are ...

COLOGNE, Germany — Germany's Catholic Church has sharply criticized a carnival float made for a big street parade in the western city of Cologne that linked Jesus with the church abuse scandal.