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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
Rector of German Catholic seminary found dead
The Diocese of Limburg said: ‘We have lost a committed and much-appreciated pastor.’ 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 bishops’ leader expresses disappointment in Pope Francis
Bishop Georg Bätzing insisted that ‘the teaching of the Catholic Church’ must be ‘changed.’ 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
Pope Francis dismisses prominent German ex-monk from clerical state
Anselm Bilgri is a well-known figure in the German-speaking Catholic world. Read more
Senior German priest leaves Catholic Church
Andreas Sturm, a former vicar general, will now be a member of Germany’s Old Catholic community. 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
German Catholic bishops’ leader replies to Nordic bishops’ ‘Synodal Way’ critique
The Nordic bishops cautioned against ‘capitulation to the Zeitgeist.’ Read more
Women commissioned to confer baptisms in German Catholic diocese
Essen is the 1st diocese in Germany to take the step. 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
Polish Catholic bishops’ leader expresses ‘fraternal concern’ over German ‘Synodal Way’
Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki questioned whether the initiative was rooted in the Gospel. 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
Munich abuse report: Cardinal Wetter apologizes for mishandling case
Cardinal Friedrich Wetter was archbishop of Munich and Freising from 1982 to 2007. 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
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
Court declares German city’s restrictions on pro-life prayer vigil unlawful
The court upheld the right to free assembly. Read more
Pro-lifers win right to appeal ruling on German municipality’s prayer vigil ban
The challenge was spearheaded by a member of 40 Days for Life. Read more
Influential German Catholic lay group elects new leader
Irme Stetter-Karp succeeds the high-profile Thomas Sternberg. Read more
