Ecclesiology

Bulgaria chooses new religious leader — with complex past

Lifestyle & Belief

Bulgaria’s church has long been an important cultural and moral center for the country. And over the weekend, for the first time in centuries, the new leader was chosen without government influence. But still, because of decades of political input, the new patriarch assumes office with a bit of uncertainty around him.

Germans angered over Catholic Church’s decision to deny sacraments for church tax scofflaws

Lifestyle & Belief

German Court: Church Can Force Congregants to Pay if They Want to Pray

Conflict & Justice