http://www.spiegel.de Daily news, analysis and opinion from Europe's leading newsmagazine and Germany's top news Web site. en Thu, 23 May 2013 17:31:05 +0200 Thu, 23 May 2013 17:31:05 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de http://www.spiegel.de/static/sys/logo_120x61.gif http://www.spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/usa-ordensschwester-megan-rice-bricht-in-atomlager-y-12-ein-a-898960.html#ref=rss Sie will ein Zeichen setzen gegen Krieg: Die 83-jährige amerikanische Nonne Megan Rice bricht in eine Uran-Anlage ein und besprüht sie mit Bibelsprüchen. Jetzt drohen ihr 20 Jahre Haft. Unglücklich ist sie deswegen nicht. Thu, 09 May 2013 16:56:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/usa-ordensschwester-megan-rice-bricht-in-atomlager-y-12-ein-a-898960.html Sie will ein Zeichen setzen gegen Krieg: Die 83-jährige amerikanische Nonne Megan Rice bricht in eine Uran-Anlage ein und besprüht sie mit Bibelsprüchen. Jetzt drohen ihr 20 Jahre Haft. Unglücklich ist sie deswegen nicht.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/s-p-o-n-im-zweifel-links-die-jesus-alternative-a-891885.html#ref=rss Die Tatsachenmenschen haben abgewirtschaftet: In der Krise wird deutlich, dass Kapitalismus und Neoliberalismus keine Hoffnung bereithalten. Die Aufgabe der Politik wäre es, ihnen mit der Kraft der Utopie zu begegnen. Ostern, das Fest der Auferstehung, erinnert an diese Kraft. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:59:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/s-p-o-n-im-zweifel-links-die-jesus-alternative-a-891885.html Die Tatsachenmenschen haben abgewirtschaftet: In der Krise wird deutlich, dass Kapitalismus und Neoliberalismus keine Hoffnung bereithalten. Die Aufgabe der Politik wäre es, ihnen mit der Kraft der Utopie zu begegnen. Ostern, das Fest der Auferstehung, erinnert an diese Kraft. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/community-leader-calls-for-muslim-holidays-a-891610.html#ref=rss Germany is home to some 4 million Muslims. With the long Easter weekend around the corner, a leading member of the country's Muslim community has called for legal recognition of two Muslim holidays, drawing criticism from among Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling conservatives. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:50:41 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/community-leader-calls-for-muslim-holidays-a-891610.html Germany is home to some 4 million Muslims. With the long Easter weekend around the corner, a leading member of the country's Muslim community has called for legal recognition of two Muslim holidays, drawing criticism from among Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling conservatives.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/global-hopes-for-catholic-reform-high-with-election-of-pope-francis-a-889459.html#ref=rss There are a number of firsts associated with the election of Pope Francis, including that of shunning some of the pomp of the papacy. But the list of expectations that have been placed on his shoulders is even longer. Will he be able to lead the Catholic Church out of crisis? Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:34:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/global-hopes-for-catholic-reform-high-with-election-of-pope-francis-a-889459.html There are a number of firsts associated with the election of Pope Francis, including that of shunning some of the pomp of the papacy. But the list of expectations that have been placed on his shoulders is even longer. Will he be able to lead the Catholic Church out of crisis?]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/commentary-pope-francis-must-decentralize-to-strengthen-church-a-889554.html#ref=rss The Catholic Church is out of touch with believers, and risks losing more of the flock if it fails to reform. An important step would be giving national churches more power to suit the needs of their individual congregations. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:02:17 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/commentary-pope-francis-must-decentralize-to-strengthen-church-a-889554.html The Catholic Church is out of touch with believers, and risks losing more of the flock if it fails to reform. An important step would be giving national churches more power to suit the needs of their individual congregations. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/a-profile-of-the-saint-who-inspired-pope-francis-a-889156.html#ref=rss At a time when the Catholic Church was sinking into opulence and pomposity, a powerful religious countercurrent formed in the High Middle Ages: beggar-monks like Francis of Assisi, who preached abstinence and humility. A profile of the religious leader who has become the new pope's namesake. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:22:59 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/a-profile-of-the-saint-who-inspired-pope-francis-a-889156.html At a time when the Catholic Church was sinking into opulence and pomposity, a powerful religious countercurrent formed in the High Middle Ages: beggar-monks like Francis of Assisi, who preached abstinence and humility. A profile of the religious leader who has become the new pope's namesake.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/a-profile-of-german-salafists-in-egypt-a-888605.html#ref=rss A year ago, a SPIEGEL editor met a Salafist in Hanover. Following several meetings in Germany, he traveled with him to his new home in Egypt. He could not have anticipated the danger he would encounter there. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:45:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/a-profile-of-german-salafists-in-egypt-a-888605.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/pope-francis-had-dubious-role-in-argentine-military-dictatorship-a-889061.html#ref=rss While much of Argentina celebrates the election of their countryman Jorge Mario Bergoglio as pope, others accuse him of having played a dubious role in Argentina's military dictatorship. There are prominent voices on both sides of the debate. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:54:50 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/pope-francis-had-dubious-role-in-argentine-military-dictatorship-a-889061.html While much of Argentina celebrates the election of their countryman Jorge Mario Bergoglio as pope, others accuse him of having played a dubious role in Argentina's military dictatorship. There are prominent voices on both sides of the debate.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/german-press-review-on-election-of-jorge-mario-bergoglio-as-pope-a-888875.html#ref=rss The Catholic Church has elected its first pope from Latin America, but does that mean that the Vatican is ready to head in a new direction? German editorialists on Thursday hope so. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:38:15 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/german-press-review-on-election-of-jorge-mario-bergoglio-as-pope-a-888875.html The Catholic Church has elected its first pope from Latin America, but does that mean that the Vatican is ready to head in a new direction? German editorialists on Thursday hope so.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/argentina-celebrates-choice-of-cardinal-bergoglio-as-pope-francis-a-888838.html#ref=rss Germans went crazy went Joseph Ratzinger was chosen as pope in 2005. On Wednesday, it was Argentina's turn, with crowds gathering at a Buenos Aires cathedral and chanting in celebration. T-shirts bearing the slogan "I come from the end of the earth" appeared almost immediately. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:13:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/argentina-celebrates-choice-of-cardinal-bergoglio-as-pope-francis-a-888838.html Germans went crazy went Joseph Ratzinger was chosen as pope in 2005. On Wednesday, it was Argentina's turn, with crowds gathering at a Buenos Aires cathedral and chanting in celebration. T-shirts bearing the slogan "I come from the end of the earth" appeared almost immediately.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/profile-of-new-pope-francis-a-888809.html#ref=rss Few would have predicted it, but Jorge Mario Bergoglio is now pope, and the first South American and Jesuit to hold the office. Although Francis is known as an ascetic, humble intellectual with the courage to decry corruption and poverty, his past is not immaculate. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/profile-of-new-pope-francis-a-888809.html Few would have predicted it, but Jorge Mario Bergoglio is now pope, and the first South American and Jesuit to hold the office. Although Francis is known as an ascetic, humble intellectual with the courage to decry corruption and poverty, his past is not immaculate. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/conclave-elects-jorge-mario-bergoglio-as-266th-pope-a-888750.html#ref=rss Cardinals at the conclave in the Vatican on Wednesday voted to elect the first non-European pope in over 1,000 years. Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina will go by the name of Pope Francis. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:44:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/conclave-elects-jorge-mario-bergoglio-as-266th-pope-a-888750.html Cardinals at the conclave in the Vatican on Wednesday voted to elect the first non-European pope in over 1,000 years. Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina will go by the name of Pope Francis. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/catholic-bishops-in-rome-air-grievances-ahead-of-conclave-a-888357.html#ref=rss As the conclave to select Benedict XVI's successor begins at the Vatican on Tuesday, conservatives and liberals among top Catholic bishops agree: The church needs a renewal. Who should lead that reform, however, is the subject of intense debate. Much dirty laundry has been aired in recent days. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:11:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/catholic-bishops-in-rome-air-grievances-ahead-of-conclave-a-888357.html As the conclave to select Benedict XVI's successor begins at the Vatican on Tuesday, conservatives and liberals among top Catholic bishops agree: The church needs a renewal. Who should lead that reform, however, is the subject of intense debate. Much dirty laundry has been aired in recent days.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/french-muslim-leader-says-catholic-church-needs-new-beginning-a-886192.html#ref=rss Dalil Boubakeur is one of France's most prominent Muslims. In a SPIEGEL ONLINE interview, he discusses what retiring Pope Benedict XVI did wrong in bridging the Muslim-Catholic divide and how the two religions need to make a fresh start at interfaith dialogue. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:22:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/french-muslim-leader-says-catholic-church-needs-new-beginning-a-886192.html Dalil Boubakeur is one of France's most prominent Muslims. In a SPIEGEL ONLINE interview, he discusses what retiring Pope Benedict XVI did wrong in bridging the Muslim-Catholic divide and how the two religions need to make a fresh start at interfaith dialogue.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/catholic-church-searches-for-renewal-and-a-new-pope-a-884043.html#ref=rss With Pope Benedict XVI's resignation drawing closer, the struggle for power in the Vatican has gotten underway in earnest. The church badly needs to reform itself, but with Ratzinger lurking in the shadows, will it be able to? <i>By SPIEGEL Staff</i> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:05:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/catholic-church-searches-for-renewal-and-a-new-pope-a-884043.html With Pope Benedict XVI's resignation drawing closer, the struggle for power in the Vatican has gotten underway in earnest. The church badly needs to reform itself, but with Ratzinger lurking in the shadows, will it be able to? By SPIEGEL Staff ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/german-cartoon-predicted-pope-benedict-resignation-a-883103.html#ref=rss The day before it happened, a German page-a-day calendar prophesied the pope's resignation, and then lightning struck St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Were these mysterious events just coincidence or a sign from God? Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:16:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/german-cartoon-predicted-pope-benedict-resignation-a-883103.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/german-commentators-say-pope-benedict-failed-to-reform-church-a-882874.html#ref=rss Pope Benedict XVI is nothing if not conservative. He spent the last eight years battling against relativism and individualism -- before breaking with tradition and taking a step that no pope has made for over 700 years. German commentators say his papacy failed to introduce much-needed reforms. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:57:08 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/german-commentators-say-pope-benedict-failed-to-reform-church-a-882874.html Pope Benedict XVI is nothing if not conservative. He spent the last eight years battling against relativism and individualism -- before breaking with tradition and taking a step that no pope has made for over 700 years. German commentators say his papacy failed to introduce much-needed reforms.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/benedict-resignation-could-be-good-news-for-german-catholics-a-882734.html#ref=rss Germany celebrated when Joseph Ratzinger was chosen pope in 2005. Eight years later, however, many are glad to see him go. He was a deeply polarizing figure in his native country and blocked the Catholic Church from launching a badly needed renewal. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:57:35 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/benedict-resignation-could-be-good-news-for-german-catholics-a-882734.html Germany celebrated when Joseph Ratzinger was chosen pope in 2005. Eight years later, however, many are glad to see him go. He was a deeply polarizing figure in his native country and blocked the Catholic Church from launching a badly needed renewal.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/benedict-xvi-announces-resignation-for-health-reasons-a-882701.html#ref=rss Benedict XVI has claimed failing health for his decision to step down from the papacy. But ongoing power struggles and intrigue in the Vatican likely also played a role. The search for a successor could prove challenging. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:35:53 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/benedict-xvi-announces-resignation-for-health-reasons-a-882701.html Benedict XVI has claimed failing health for his decision to step down from the papacy. But ongoing power struggles and intrigue in the Vatican likely also played a role. The search for a successor could prove challenging.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/hohe-haftstrafen-fuer-amische-im-prozess-wegen-gewaltsamer-rasuren-a-882206.html#ref=rss Verurteilt wurden sie bereits vor fünf Monaten, nun haben 16 Mitglieder einer Splittergruppe der Amisch-Sekte auch die Höhe ihrer Strafen erfahren. Dass sie Glaubensbrüder überfielen und mit Gewalt rasierten, wertete das Gericht als "Hassverbrechen". Entsprechend fielen die Urteile aus. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:20:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/hohe-haftstrafen-fuer-amische-im-prozess-wegen-gewaltsamer-rasuren-a-882206.html Verurteilt wurden sie bereits vor fünf Monaten, nun haben 16 Mitglieder einer Splittergruppe der Amisch-Sekte auch die Höhe ihrer Strafen erfahren. Dass sie Glaubensbrüder überfielen und mit Gewalt rasierten, wertete das Gericht als "Hassverbrechen". Entsprechend fielen die Urteile aus.]]>