DW-WORLD: Germany's Catholic Church and Academics Battle Over University A power struggle reached a climax this week between the Catholic Church and academics at the German-speaking world's sole Catholic university, raising questions about whether faith and scholarship can get along.
(20.06.2008) DW-WORLD: German Lutherans Debate Election of Gay Bishop German Lutherans in northern Schleswig will decide on July 12 whether to elect an openly gay bishop. Conservatives have opposed Horst Gorski's candidacy, saying it would lead to divisions within the church. (19.06.2008) DW-WORLD: Church Influences Europeans But Has Little Political Impact Some wonder if the pope's trip to the US is aimed at increasing the church's political influence in the elections. Smoking in Restaurants, Bars Becomes Illegal Across Germany ...
Germany marks 55th anniversary of June 17 uprising ...
German Biker Gang Members Get Life for Murder of Rival ... In Europe, the church is influential on moral issues but has little impact on election outcomes. (15.04.2008)
(Deutsche Welle)
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