Germany’s churches reimagined: Practicing faith in a pandemic
By DW
04 June 2020 |
7:00 am
Plexiglass, silent organs and disinfectant — this is the new normal in Germany's churches. With several outbreaks traced back to religious services, church leaders are trying to balance spiritual needs and health risks.
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