Kirchenstatistik 2025: Christliche Gemeinden in Weiden verlieren weiter Mitglieder

Die Zahlen der Kirchenstatistik für Weiden 2025 zeichnen ein klares Bild: Viele Menschen verlassen die Kirche, während nur wenige neu eintreten. Zwei Pfarrer erklären, welche Gründe sie dafür sehen.

von Jona Lang

Die Zahlen der Kirchenmitglieder in Weiden sinken weiter.

Bild: Julian Stratenschulte/dpa

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