CNA Deutsch reports on the MEHR conference in Augsburg, Germany (Jan. 3–6, 2026), where over 11,000 attendees—Catholics, Lutherans, and evangelicals—gathered for an interdenominational event emphasizing prayer, worship, and “making room for God.” Organized by Catholic theologian Johannes Hartl and the Augsburg Gebetshaus, the conference featured ecumenical liturgies, evangelical worship bands, and addresses by figures like American author John Eldredge. Auxiliary Bishop Florian Wörner and Augsburg Bishop Bertram Meier celebrated Catholic Masses, while Lutheran Bishop Tobias Pilz led Protestant services. The theme, “The Sound of Joy,” promoted emotional spirituality across denominational lines, with Hartl defending the event as a “large-scale festival” akin to biblical gatherings.