In their sermons, the leading church representatives of Catholics and Protestants in North Rhine-Westphalia called for not to lose courage in the pandemic and to see the Christian Christmas message as a sign of hope. Ruhr bishop Franz-Josef Overbeck advised more honesty in politics and society.
“Fake News” coined “in a terrifying way“The current political situation. This is due to the lateral thinkers and conspiracy theorists”not to be overlooked “.
Christians should “more hopefuls than doubters“to be and as”real lateral thinkers“Give confidence, said Münster’s Bishop Felix Genn. He thanked the doctors and nurses who”beyond their powers“fight the virus.
Aachen Bishop: Liars shouldn’t be right while grinning
The Aachen Bishop Helmut This expressed understanding on Christmas Eve for people’s wishes for life, love, justice, non-violence, overcoming the pandemic and honesty. “We want the truth to come to light and the liars won’t be right with a grin.”
The Archbishop of Paderborn, Hans-Josef Becker, called for Christmas to be celebrated as a festival of peace. With Jesus, a divine ray of light came into the world that was not received enough by the people, said the archbishop, referring to ongoing wars and conflicts.
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