Cardinal Reinhard Marx
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German bishops urge stability amid political turmoil following government collapse
Cardinal Reinhard Marx and other Catholic voices are calling for calm, emphasizing stability and social cohesion as the German coalition... Read more
German priests do not support Synodal Way, new study finds
The study, officially titled “Who Becomes a Priest?”, found that priests are “alienated from the concerns of Church reform,” lead... Read more
Cardinal Marx apologizes for later bishop’s role in WWII massacre
Before he ascended to the rank of auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising in 1968, Matthias Defregger... Read more
German bishops announce plans to bless same-sex unions, allow laypeople to baptize and preach at Mass
Following the conclusion of the German Synodal Way, several bishops have announced plans to put into practice resolutions passed by... Read more
Germany’s Munich archdiocese spent around $1.5 million on abuse report
The report, published in January, faulted Pope emeritus Benedict XVI and Cardinal Reinhard Marx. Read more
Bishops sign letter warning that Germany's 'Synodal Path' could lead to schism
An 'open letter' circulating among the world's bishops criticizes Germany's ongoing "Synodal Path" process for looking at the Church and... Read more
Priest sends open letter to German cardinal begging him to uphold Catholic teaching on homosexuality
A priest who works with those with same-sex attraction who want to lead chaste and faithful lives has written an... Read more
Cardinal Marx: ‘The Catechism is not set in stone. One is also allowed to doubt what it says’
‘I want to move Church teaching forward,’ the influential German cardinal said in a new interview. Read more
Cardinal Marx celebrates Mass marking ‘20 years of queer worship and pastoral care’
‘I desire an inclusive Church,’ he said at the Mass. Read more
‘There was no real interest in their suffering’: Cardinal Marx apologizes to victims after Munich abuse report
He told reporters that he intended to remain in office for now. Read more
Cardinal Marx ‘shocked and ashamed’ by Munich abuse report
The report accused the cardinal of mishandling two abuse cases. Read more
Benedict XVI, Cardinal Marx faulted in Munich abuse report
The report covers 1977 to 1982, when the future Benedict XVI led the archdiocese. Read more
Benedict XVI, Munich, and cover-up claims: why an old allegation is resurfacing
The Vatican firmly rejected the assertions in 2010. Read more
Cardinal Marx won’t rule out offering resignation for a 2nd time
Pope Francis declined the archbishop of Munich and Freising’s resignation in June. Read more
Cardinal Marx: Pope Francis’ resignation decision a ‘great challenge’
The influential German cardinal expressed surprise at the swiftness of the pope’s response to his offer to resign. Read more
Pope Francis declines Cardinal Marx’s resignation
The pope asked the influential German cardinal to continue as archbishop of Munich and Freising. Read more
Cardinal Marx offers resignation to Pope Francis
“Without doubt, these are times of crisis for the Church in Germany,” the cardinal wrote to the pope. Read more
Cardinal Marx renounces honor from German president after abuse survivors’ criticism
Marx asked German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier not to bestow the Federal Cross of Merit on him. Read more
Cardinal Marx dissolves embattled Catholic community in Munich archdiocese
Cardinal Reinhard Marx has dissolved an embattled Catholic community in his archdiocese of Munich and Freising. Read more
Secretary of German bishops' conference steps down
Langendörfer made the announcement Feb. 26, through the official media outlet of the Church in Germany. He said that he is... Read more
