Young Catholic priests in Germany often alienated from modern world
Many young priests in the Catholic Church in Germany are alienated from modern society, according to academic Matthias Sellmann, director of the Centre for Applied Pastoral Research at the University of Bochum. Sellmann sees "a strong need to change course," he said at a press conference organized by the German Bishops' Conference (DBK) on Friday. Sellmann and his colleagues have conducted a study on the priesthood in Germany for the bishops. Their findings show that the majority of priests do not see themselves as "creative leaders." "They are also unfamiliar with the concerns of church refor...