The number of students studying theology in Germany plummets: only Cardinal Woelki’s Cologne diocese sees growth (Sat, 14 Feb 2026)
Hartl argues that the distribution of enrollment losses may reflect more than demographic shrinkage or a generalized crisis of vocations. In his view, prospective theology students today are
motivated by a desire to deepen and articulate their faith, rather than to engage in what they perceive as the deconstructive critique of tradition
The post The number of students studying
theology in Germany plummets: only Cardinal Woelki’s Cologne diocese sees growth appeared first on ZENIT - English.
>> Read more
Cuban bishops cancel special visit to the Pope: there is no gasoline in the country, not even for airplanes (Sat, 14 Feb 2026)
When the visit is eventually rescheduled, it will likely carry an added layer of gravity. The reports the bishops bring to Rome will speak not only of parish life and vocations but also of
blackouts, migration and the search for dialogue in a climate of scarcity
The post Cuban bishops cancel special visit to the
Pope: there is no gasoline in the country, not even for airplanes appeared first on ZENIT - English.
>> Read more
See the new website launched by the Catholic Church in England and Wales by following this link
It is designed to help all grappling with issues around the meaning of dying and death. Based on the Catholic tradition but open
to all, it features real-life stories about dealing with the journey through death to eternal life.