Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki
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German cardinal issues stark warning about ‘Synodal Way’
A German cardinal issued a stark warning Saturday about his country’s controversial “Synodal Way.” Read more
German Catholic bishop dismisses cardinal’s fear that ‘Synodal Way’ could lead to split
The president of the German bishops’ conference dismissed Friday suggestions that the controversial “Synodal Way” could lead to a split... Read more
German cardinal says it’s 'high time' to restore public Masses
A German cardinal has said it is “high time” to restore public liturgies as the country begins to ease lockdown... Read more
During coronavirus, German cardinal opens seminary to feed homeless
Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki of Cologne has opened the archdiocesan seminary to feed and shelter the homeless during the coronavirus... Read more
German bishops rejected plan for Francis-style ‘Priority of Evangelization’ in synodal path
The German bishops have rejected an alternative proposal for a synodal process centered on the “priority of evangelization” called for... Read more
Cologne's cardinal warns against inventing 'a new Church'
Noting the challenges facing the Church in Germany, Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki of Cologne told EWTN last week that amid... Read more
German bishops ask Vatican for clarity on Holy Communion
Seven German bishops have written to the Vatican, asking for clarification on the question of Protestant spouses of Catholics receiving... Read more
