Evangelical Church Congress in Hanover begins

At the Evangelical Church Congress in Hanover, a program item provides a lot of criticism.

The Evangelical Church Congress in Hanover had a prominent guest: Chancellor Angela Merkel. The CDU politician called on visitors to become more involved in a "humanity task" – and gave themselves self-critically.

In Hanover, the German Evangelische Kirchentag was opened with two large open-air services. Federal President Steinmeier said that a church congress could provide understanding between generations and between different political views.

1,500 events in 60 places, up to 150,000 visitors per day: The church day in Hanover offers great services, music and celebrities. On the opening evening the atmosphere is cheerful and peaceful.

In addition to tens of thousands of visitors, a number of prominent politicians are expected at the 39th German Evangelical Church Congress in Hanover. Federal President Steinmeier is expected to address a greeting at the beginning.

Linnemann: "Politics and religion. This is not always tension-free, but always exciting." Linnemann: "It needs instances that convey values. "I should greet you warmly by Friedrich Merz, welcomes CDU Secretary General Carsten Linnemann about 600 invited guests. They have come to the stadium of the second league from Hanover to the church day reception of the Evangelical working group of CDU and CSU (EAK). "I am delighted about the place you have…