https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed A German cardinal on Thursday said the upcoming papal conclave to pick the next head of the Catholic Church would be as pleasant as a visit to the dentist. https://www.thelocal.de/20130306/48377 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:27:00 +0100 48377 The surprise decision by Pope Benedict XVI to step down as head of the Catholic Church has been greeted by tears and sadness in the pontiff's Bavarian hometown. AFP's Ralf Isermann reports from Marktl am Inn. https://www.thelocal.de/20130212/47931 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:15:00 +0100 47931 The shock resignation by Pope Benedict XVI drew critical appraisals of his papacy from Germany's press. The Local's media roundup looks at the legacy of the first German pontiff in nearly 500 years. https://www.thelocal.de/20130212/47917 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:04:00 +0100 47917 Germany's first pope in nearly 500 years, Benedict XVI, announced on Monday he would step down as head of the Catholic Church at the end of February due to his advanced age. https://www.thelocal.de/20130211/47897 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:37:00 +0100 47897 Pope Benedict XVI faces a clamour for change as he heads to Germany on Thursday for his first state visit, with calls for reform on many fronts – from recognising gays to ordaining women to the priesthood. https://www.thelocal.de/20110921/37725 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:10:00 +0200 37725 Berlin’s openly gay Mayor Klaus Wowereit has extended the Pope an official welcome for his visit next month, but said he could understand those planning to protest against the papal visit. https://www.thelocal.de/20110826/37203 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:29:00 +0200 37203