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Father Weinandy: ‘If the German Synodal Way is not heading for schism, it has fooled a lot of people’
The theologian made the comment after the German bishops’ leader said the country’s Catholics were not “schismatics.” Read more
German Catholic group calls on bishops to unite with Rome
The appeal came ahead a day of protest in Germany against the Vatican’s “no” to same-sex blessings. Read more
George Weigel: Church in Germany called to fidelity to revelation
The Church in Germany is called to follow revealed truth rather than the spirit of the times, George Weigel, biographer... Read more
German Catholic diocese hosts event declaring same-sex blessings a case of ‘not if, but how’
The Diocese of Essen held the conference ahead of a nationwide event defying the Vatican’s “no” to same-sex blessings. Read more
German Catholic bishops’ leader: We are not ‘schismatics’
Bishop Bätzing said the German Church remains close to Rome, despite tensions over same-sex blessings, Communion for Protestants, and the... Read more
Cardinal Ruini sees ‘risk of schism’ in Germany after Vatican ‘no’ to same-sex blessings
“I hope with all my heart that there will not be any schism, and I pray for this,” said the... Read more
German bishops’ leader: Day of same-sex blessings not ‘helpful’
A nationwide event in defiance of the Vatican’s “no” to blessings for same-sex couples will take place on May 10. Read more
Catholic university in New England 'affirms support' for LGBT persons
Sacred Heart University held a rally celebrating LGBT students last month after the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith... Read more
Cardinals uphold Vatican statement on same-sex unions
Two cardinals on Thursday upheld the Vatican’s recent statement that the Church cannot bless same-sex unions. Read more
Full text: Vatican’s doctrinal office response and note on the blessing of same-sex unions
Here is the full text of the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith’s response to a question on... Read more
Vatican’s doctrinal office: Catholic Church cannot give blessings to same-sex unions
The Vatican’s doctrinal office on Monday clarified that the Catholic Church does not have the power to give liturgical blessings... Read more
Updated: Cardinal Marx discusses blessings for same-sex couples
The president of the German Bishops’ Conference has said that, in his view, "there are no general solutions" regarding the... Read more
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