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Katholikentag closes with church service

After five days of intense political discussions, the gathering of devotees comes to an end.

Svenja Schulze (SPD, right), German Development Minister, writes on a mirror wall in the mobile...
Svenja Schulze (SPD, right), German Development Minister, writes on a mirror wall in the mobile exhibition of the international Catholic aid organization "missio" in Erfurt.

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On Sunday, the 103rd Catholic Day in Erfurt comes to a close, with a huge church service at 10.00 AM. Leading the ceremony will be the chair of the German Bishops' Conference, Georg Bätzing, at the grand cathedral of the Thuringian state capital.

The celebration has been underway in Erfurt since Wednesday, attracting Catholics from all over for their religious gathering. The Central Committee of Germans Catholics, hosting the event, predicts a turnout of 20,000 people. We'll find out on Sunday afternoon if their estimates are accurate. Visitors to the event also include several political representatives. Unfortunately, a platform, where Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) played a part, was disrupted by protestors.

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The Catholic Day in Thuringia's capital, Erfurt, is being held in Germany, with the grand closing ceremony taking place on Sunday at 10:00 AM in the state's cathedral. Leading this significant church service is Georg Bätzing, the chair of the German Bishops' Conference. This religious event, which started on Wednesday, is expected to draw in an estimated 20,000 Catholics from various regions, and several political figures are also attending. Regrettably, a planned appearance by Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) was disrupted by protestors during a platform event.

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