Commissioner does not call for name changes, but says findings should spark discussions on centuries of antisemitism in mainstream Germany

Stephan Church in city of Calbe barred from removing relief because building is a registered historical monument; pastor denounces carving 'as an insult to Jewish citizens'

Court says Jewish plaintiff seeking removal of 'Judensau' sculpture didn't prove it's of a 'slanderous character' or violate his rights

Controversial sculpture on the Town Church in Wittenberg, where Martin Luther once preached, dates back to around 1300

Jewish activist wants 700-year-old 'Jew pig' sculpture on Wittenberg's church removed; parish agrees it's an 'insulting' piece of history but contends it is part of its inheritance