German Bishops’ Conference publishes €537 million aid figure

The German Bishops’ Conference reported that the Catholic Church in Germany directed 537 million euros toward international aid last year. According to the annual Global Church report published on September 16, this amount is nearly a 10 percent decrease from the approximately 595 million euros provided in 2024. The total does not include funding for projects financed independently by schools, Catholic associations, and parishes.

The funding supported various sectors, including healthcare, education, agriculture, peacebuilding, and pastoral work. Africa and the Middle East were the largest regional beneficiaries, receiving 189 million euros. Asia and Oceania received 129 million euros, while Latin America and the Caribbean received 122 million euros. The report also noted project support in Eastern Europe.

Donations and collections provided 48.1 percent of the total funding.