The world of journalism is mourning the loss of Andreas Hüser, the editor-in-chief of the Neue Church newspaper in Hamburg. He passed away on Friday, June 13th, after completing his work on the latest issue. He was 66 years old.

Known for his calm demeanor and insightful writing, Andreas Hüser was a pillar of the hamburg Archdiocese, chronicling its events for the diocese press. A colleague noted, “I write 80 lines over everything,” a testament to his ability to craft compelling narratives from even the simplest of stories.

A native of Dortmund and a devoted Borussia fan, andreas Hüser was a graduate theologian who frequently enough quoted Friedrich Nietzsche, Karl Rahner, or Charles Bukowski. He believed in clear and understandable writing, striving to make complex topics accessible to everyone, even “Grandma Kleti from Klein Posemuckel”.

A Theologian’s Touch

“See, I am with you every day to the end of the world.”

Andreas Hüser’s theological insights were a hallmark of his work, appearing in the “Faitheben” section of the magazine. His final article explored the sky keys entrusted to Peter, concluding with the words of Jesus from the Gospel of Matthew: “See, I am with you every day to the end of the world.”

Despite facing challenges in his personal life as a family man of four children, Andreas Hüser maintained a strong faith. After feeling a heart weakness, he called the emergency doctor himself, but unfortunately, they were unable to save him. His colleague, Marco Heinen, wrote, “Stress because of an obituary? Nah, not with such a reliable, warm -hearted friend and colleague. This is written by itself, and 80 lines are by no means enough. Because someone is missing.”