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4 German bishops praise Rome synod, criticize German Synodal Way
The statement of the four bishops said “the goals of the German Synodal Way and the global Church process of... Read more
Four German bishops resist push to install permanent ‘Synodal Council’
The four bishops, including Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki of Cologne, instead appealed for unity with the universal Church. Read more
German bishops to discuss Synodal Way with Vatican amid controversy
A delegation of German bishops is expected in Rome this Friday for talks with the Vatican about the German Synodal... Read more
German Catholics ask bishops to reconsider Synodal Way plans
Ahead of a high-stakes gathering of the German bishops next Monday, a lay group warned the prelates of moving “further... Read more
Cardinal Fernández: Vatican’s same-sex blessings guidance is ‘clear answer’ to German bishops
Members of the controversial German Synodal Way overwhelmingly approved developing formalized ritual texts for same-sex blessings in March 2023. Read more
German bishops conclude tense gathering with all eyes on Synod on Synodality in Rome
Conscious of mounting tensions and open defiance around certain issues, the assembly in Wiesbaden served as a charged prelude to... Read more
German exodus: Half a million Catholics abandon Church in historic departure
With the highest number of departures ever recorded, several German bishops have expressed dismay over the figures. Read more
Report: Gänswein ordered to leave Vatican, return to home diocese without new role
According to a German media report, Pope Francis is following a custom where former private secretaries of deceased popes do... Read more
In new book, the late Benedict XVI defends Christianity against claims of intolerance
In the book, the late pontiff warns of a “radical manipulation of human beings” and “the distortion of the sexes... Read more
‘Truly not an easy task’: German bishops begin talks in Rome amid Synodal Way concerns
Bishop Georg Bätzing said the German bishops would “openly and honestly address” the topics of the process during their ad... Read more
Muslim and Protestant politicians receive Communion at German Catholic event
Organizers of the German March for Life said they were barred from having a stall. Read more
Germany’s Bishop Bätzing defends promotion of priest accused of sexual harassment
The chairman of the German bishops’ conference said he would handle the case differently today. Read more
German Catholic bishops’ leader calls for change to Catechism on sexuality
Bishop Georg Bätzing said: ‘Sexuality is a gift from God. And not a sin.’ Read more
German Catholic bishops welcome initiative seeking change in Church teaching on sexuality
The campaign criticized what it said were ‘defamatory and outdated’ expressions of Catholic doctrine. Read more
German Catholic bishop criticizes delay in Synodal Way gender-neutral language debate
Bishop Rudolf Voderholzer said: ‘I protest against this approach.’ Read more
Canon lawyers to review abuse study contracts in Germany’s troubled Cologne archdiocese
The contracts relate to a landmark report released in March. Read more
Cardinal Kasper: Synodal Way’s ‘original sin’ was to set aside evangelization
The theologian said that the Synodal Way had ‘made itself a farce of a synod.’ Read more
German Catholic bishop suggests ‘Synodal Way’ is using abuse crisis to reshape Church
The Synodal Way’s supreme decision-making body meets on Sept. 30-Oct. 2. Read more
Cardinal Kasper supports alternative ‘Synodal Way’ text
The influential theologian is considered to be close to Pope Francis. Read more
German Catholic bishop proposes alternative ‘Synodal Way’ text
Bishop Rudolf Voderholzer presented the text on a new website. Read more
