Alexander Folz

Alexander Folz is a freelance journalist and contributor to CNA Deutsch, specializing in faith, politics, and culture. He grew up in Saarland and is currently studying economics at the Leibniz University of Hanover. He is particularly interested in Catholic social teaching, which he sees as a bridge between faith and economic practice. As a committed member of a Catholic youth movement, he is also dedicated to pro-life initiatives. In 2024, he took part in the EWTN summer academy in Rome.

Articles by Alexander Folz

Bern, Switzerland. Credit: SCStock/Shutterstock

Switzerland’s largest Catholic women’s group drops ‘Catholic’ from name

Jun 3, 2025 / 10:16 am

Originally founded a century ago, the Swiss Catholic Women’s Federation was established to preserve Catholic life in families, communities, and the state.

The Paderborn Cathedral in Germany Credit: By A.Savin / Wikimedia Free Art License

German archdiocese distances itself from controversial performance in cathedral

May 29, 2025 / 10:48 am

The Archdiocese of Paderborn in western Germany expressed regret that the staging had “hurt religious feelings” and has since initiated internal reviews.