German Synodal Way
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Will the German ‘Synodal Way’ lead to a permanent ‘Synodal Council’?
Shortly before the next assembly of the German “Synodal Way,” one of the founders confirmed the goal of establishing a... Read more
Vatican Cardinal decries criticism of German ‘Synodal Way’ as ‘denunciation’
The chief organizer of the Catholic Church’s Synod on Synodality has decried as “denunciation" the number of public criticism of... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference from Canada
Pope Francis returned to Rome on Saturday after a week-long trip to Canada. During the July 24 to 30 trip,... Read more
Pope Francis says he has 'said all he has to say' in 2019 letter to German Catholics about the 'Synodal Way'
The latest Vatican intervention against the German "Synodal Way" was published by the Secretariat of State, but he himself has... Read more
‘Astonished’ German leaders take issue with Holy See’s latest warning about the ‘Synodal Way’
The latest warning by the Holy See about the risk of a new schism from Germany arising from the “Synodal... Read more
FULL TEXT: Statement by the Holy See on German 'Synodal Way'
The Holy See intervened in the German “Synodal Way” on July 21, 2022, warning of a “threat to the unity... Read more
Vatican warning: Germany's ‘Synodal Way’ poses ‘threat to the unity of the Church’
The Vatican has issued another warning of a new schism from Germany coming out of the “Synodal Way”. Read more
German ‘Synodal Way’ a ‘conscious statement against Catechism,’ says official
The German “Synodal Way” is aiming to change the Church’s teaching on homosexuality by proposing “a conscious statement against the... Read more
Leading laywoman and Co-President of German 'Synodal Way' calls for 'nationwide provision of abortion'
A leading laywoman and co-president of the German "Synodal Way" has demanded that "abortion be made available nationwide". Read more
Cardinal Kasper warns German synodal way risks 'breaking its own neck'
A theologian considered close to Pope Francis has warned that the German Synodal Way is at risk of “breaking its... Read more
Theologian resigns from German ‘Synodal Way’ forum on sexual morality
Katharina Westerhorstmann, who teaches theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville’s campus in Austria, objected to ideas advanced by the forum. Read more
Pope Francis told Bishop Bätzing: We don’t need 2 Evangelical churches in Germany
The pope recalled his remark during a conversation with the editors of Jesuit journals. Read more
German bishops’ leader expresses disappointment in Pope Francis
Bishop Georg Bätzing insisted that ‘the teaching of the Catholic Church’ must be ‘changed.’ Read more
German bishops' president asserts 'the need to develop the Church's teaching'
The president of the German bishops’ conference has expressed his belief that Church teaching needs further development, in response to... Read more
Cost of Germany’s ‘Synodal Way’ remains a mystery
A spokesman declined to give a breakdown of the costs of the multi-year project. Read more
Archbishop Aquila: German synodal path repudiates the deposit of faith
Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver wrote Monday to the head of the German bishops’ conference reiterating that that country’s synodal... Read more
German bishops' president responds to letter warning of schism risk in synodal path
Bishop Georg Bätzing of Limburg, president of the German bishops’ conference, responded Thursday to a letter warning the country’s synodal... Read more
Top Vatican cardinal: 'Legitimate concerns' about Germany's 'Synodal Path'
Cardinal Kurt Koch has confirmed Pope Francis’ apprehension about Germany’s “Synodal Path,” telling EWTN in an exclusive interview that critics... Read more
Cordileone on signing letter to German bishops: ‘Christ’s teaching is timeless’
“The teaching of Christ is timeless. It's not bound by any one generation, any one time or culture,” Archbishop Salvatore... 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
