Pope Benedict in Germany - Recapitulation # 25.09.2011 16 Uhr # Journal (englisch)
Michael BärSeptember 25, 2011
Pope Benedict concludes his four-day visit to Germany today, flying back to Rome later this evening. The pontiff's first state visit to Gemany was full of expectations. His meetings with leading Protestants raised hopes for a renewal of the church unity dialogue. It was also expected he would find words of apology for the victims of sexual abuse by priests. And the Catholic church hoped to revitalise the enthusiasm that swept the country after Benedict's election. Our report takes a closer look at the Pope in Germany.