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Ratzinger's Dark Legacy - Chris Furlong / Getty Images

Catholic Church in Crisis Ratzinger's Dark Legacy A DER SPIEGEL Editorial by Felix Bohr

Following the death of Benedict XVI, many Catholics are hoping that the Vatican will finally embark on far-reaching reforms. But Pope Francis is weak and has plenty of adversaries.

Opening Day Highlights the Qatar World Cup's Shortcomings - Robert Michael / dpa

Infantino's Disaster Opening Day Highlights the Qatar World Cup's Shortcomings

What a debacle for FIFA. At the end of the opening match, Al Bayt Stadium was almost empty, with the Qatari fans having long since headed for home. It was a powerful symbol of a World Cup taking place under a cloud of suspicions. By Peter Ahrens in Doha

The Crypto Art Crash What Remains of the NFT Hype

The hype surrounding digital works dominated the international art world for two years. Then the market collapsed, and buyers lost millions. Yet optimism still pervades the scene. By Carola Padtberg

Vote on Your Favorite from the Shortlist - Nürnberg-Fürther Stadtkanalverein e.V.

Social Design Award 2022 Vote on Your Favorite from the Shortlist

“Doing Our Part To Save the Climate" is the theme of this year's Social Design Award. A jury has now selected the 10 best entries. You can vote for your favorite for the Audience Prize between now and Oct. 10. By Marianne Wellershoff

Accusations of Child Exploitation Haunt Austrian Filmmaker Ulrich Seidl - Illustration: Tim Möller-Kaya / DER SPIEGEL

"Just a Bit More" Accusations of Child Exploitation Haunt Austrian Filmmaker Ulrich Seidl

Ulrich Seidl is a star director in German-language cinema, and his latest film addresses pedophilia. Shortly before the film's premier, accusations have surfaced that children were exposed to violence and nudity on the set. By Lars-Olav Beier, Bartholomäus Laffert, Pascale Müller und Delia Marinescu

Is It Possible to Oppose the War and Still Work for Putin? - Nathan Murrell / DER SPIEGEL

Coop Himmelb(l)au and Its Spectacular Projects in Russia Is It Possible to Oppose the War and Still Work for Putin?

Wolf Prix is one of the world’s most famous architects, but he is also working on massive projects for the Russian government, including an opera house in Crimea. In an interview, he claims to be no “moralist” and explains why he hasn’t withdrawn from the projects, despite international criticism. A DER SPIEGEL Interview Conducted By Susanne Beyer und Ulrike Knöfel

"Ignoring the Possibility of Progress Is a Sure Method of Destroying Ourselves" - Hanna-Katrina Jędrosz / DER SPIEGEL; Evgeny Vasenev / Cavan Images / Getty Images

Physicist David Deutsch on the Infinity of Advancement "Ignoring the Possibility of Progress Is a Sure Method of Destroying Ourselves"

Fly to the stars? Conquer the climate crisis? Mankind can solve all problems, argues British physicist David Deutsch. Progress, he says, is the key: technical, moral, political and scientific. A DER SPIEGEL Interview Conducted By Rafaela von Bredow und Johann Grolle

»They Wanted a Nicer, Softer, Fuzzier Holocaust« - Thomas Lehne / DER SPIEGEL

Art Spiegelman on the School Ban of His Book »Maus« »They Wanted a Nicer, Softer, Fuzzier Holocaust«

A school district in Tennessee recently removed Art Spiegelman’s Holocaust comic »Maus« from its curriculum. In an interview, the artist discusses his view of the controversy and why he fears American democracy is facing dark years ahead. Interview Conducted By Marc Pitzke

Rebuilding after the Lava of La Palma - Anna Tiessen / DER SPIEGEL

Changed Lives Rebuilding after the Lava of La Palma

The Cumbre Vieja spit lava for three months, burying numerous homes, roads and parks. Many lives were uprooted – and a trio of women who had emigrated to the Canaries to start anew find themselves again facing a new beginning. By Barbara Hardinghaus

"I Was a Clueless White Dude" - Matt Groening / 20th Century Fox / interTOPICS / ddp images

Hank Azaria on Being the Voice of Apu on “The Simpsons” "I Was a Clueless White Dude"

Hank Azaria has done the voice of an Indian convenience market operator for more than 30 years. In an interview, he explains why he is giving up the role. Interview Conducted By Arno Frank und Eva Thöne

German Tennis Star Alexander Zverev Faces Career Turning Point - Peter Rigaud / DER SPIEGEL

Dangerous Accusations German Tennis Star Alexander Zverev Faces Career Turning Point

Alexander Zverev, Germany's best tennis player, has been accused of domestic violence by an ex-girlfriend and his clash with a former manager is now in court. Does this spell the end for a rising star? By Marc Hujer und Thilo Neumann

"Only a Woman If You Have Breasts? That's Nonsense" - Maria Kjartansdottir

A Personal Experience with Breast Cancer "Only a Woman If You Have Breasts? That's Nonsense"

Former German politician Silvana Koch-Mehrin recently completed a long battle with breast cancer. DER SPIEGEL speaks with her about her experiences and how the illness is viewed by society. Interview Conducted by Hajo Schumacher

The Challenges We Face Once a Coronavirus Vaccine Is Found - Getty Images

Instant Salvation? The Challenges We Face Once a Coronavirus Vaccine Is Found

Several coronavirus vaccine candidates could soon be approved and German Health Minister Jens Spahn has begun making plans to inoculate millions of people. But the challenges remain immense and the virus will be with us for quite some time to come. By Martin U. Müller, Cornelia Schmergal und Thomas Schulz

The Coronavirus and the Death of Nightlife If That's the Future, then Good Night!

Techno raves, bars and spontaneous parties in parks have all been bashed as hotspots for infections during the coronavirus crisis. Is the disease also fueling internal prejudices about the night? By Dialika Neufeld, Alexander Smoltczyk, Tobias Rapp und Max Polonyi

"It's Unbelievable All That's Going On at the Moment in Astronomy" - All About Space Magazine / Future Publishing / Getty Images

German Nobel Prize in Physics Winner "It's Unbelievable All That's Going On at the Moment in Astronomy"

German astrophysicist Reinhard Genzel was just awarded the Nobel Prize in physics. In an interview, he talks about how he discovered the black hole at the center of the Milky Way. Interview Conducted by Johann Grolle und Christoph Seidler

"Fungi Can Teach Us a New Way of Looking at the World" - Andrea Artz / DER SPIEGEL

Mushroom Expert Merlin Sheldrake "Fungi Can Teach Us a New Way of Looking at the World"

Fungi's role in our world has been vastly underestimated, says biologist Merlin Sheldrake. They can even make decisions, just like us. Interview Conducted by Rafaela von Bredow und Johann Grolle

The Life and Death of Massa the Gorilla - Zoo Krefeld

Tragedy at a German Zoo The Life and Death of Massa the Gorilla

When Massa the gorilla died at age 49 in a tragic fire earlier this year at the zoo in Krefeld, Germany, he was one of the oldest gorillas in Europe. His offspring live in zoos across the continent. By Max Polonyi

Navigating the Corona Crisis with Pianist Extraordinaire Igor Levit - Emile Ducke / The New York Times / Redux / laif

"Rock Bottom" Navigating the Corona Crisis with Pianist Extraordinaire Igor Levit

In March, pianist Igor Levit agreed to allow DER SPIEGEL to follow him during his corona-lockdown house concerts and beyond. He didn't know at the time that his living room performances would both boost his career and weigh on his psyche. By Carolin Pirich und Britta Stuff

The Reader Competition Enters Final Stretch! - Eva Cremers/ SPIEGEL WISSEN

Social Design Award 2020 The Reader Competition Enters Final Stretch!

When the strong help the weak, it ultimately benefits everyone. Under the slogan, "Together We Are Strong," SPIEGEL WISSEN is looking for good ideas for greater social cohesion in our society. Our August 31 deadline for submissions is fast approaching.

German Police Identify a Suspect in the Maddie Case - Steve Parsons / PA / dpa

The Twisted World of Christian B. German Police Identify a Suspect in the Maddie Case

Police in Germany believe they have found a likely suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann in Portugal in May 2007. Is this the spectacular breakthrough that has evaded justice officials across Europe for more than a decade? By DER SPIEGEL Staff

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