Coronavirus: Germany’s churches open doors again
17 May 2020 |
11:00 am
Christians across Germany have gathered at churches as state authorities ease restrictions on gatherings. For many of the faithful, Sunday service felt "like a fresh start" after spending Easter in confinement.
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