Heiner Wilmer, who also chairs the German Bishops' Conference, has been appointed as the new Bishop of Münster by Pope Leo XIV. His move to Münster highlights concerns within the church about a lack of suitable leadership.

Heiner Wilmer has been named the new spokesperson for the German Bishops' Conference, described as someone open to being surprised by the Holy Spirit.

The Catholic bishops in Germany are holding their spring general assembly to elect a new chairman, as the incumbent Bätzing is not seeking re-election. The election is considered significant for the future direction of the conference.

Heiner Wilmer, who also chairs the German Bishops' Conference, has been appointed as the new Bishop of Münster by Pope Leo XIV.

The new chairman of the German Bishops' Conference faces the task of managing church-political and theological forces, focusing on the church's presence among the people.

Heiner Wilmer, the new chairman of the German Bishops' Conference, aims to put God at the center, a course that is commented as risky.

German bishops are preparing to elect a new chairman for their conference, with no clear favorite emerging for the position.