German Synodal Way
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German Catholic bishop criticizes delay in Synodal Way gender-neutral language debate
Bishop Rudolf Voderholzer said: ‘I protest against this approach.’ Read more
Pope Francis receives manifesto challenging German ‘Synodal Way’
The pope was presented with the document after his general audience. Read more
Influential German Catholic lay group elects new leader
Irme Stetter-Karp succeeds the high-profile Thomas Sternberg. 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 ‘Synodal Way’ extended to 2023 as assembly ends abruptly after votes on sexual morality, priesthood
The process was originally expected to end in October 2021. Read more
‘Synodal Way’ members back proposal promoting evangelization after voting mix-up
Organizers initially said that the motion was rejected. 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
Ahead of key ‘Synodal Way’ meeting, lay leader says: ‘What matters now is the ability to compromise’
Participants will votes on draft texts dedicated to hot-button issues. Read more
German Catholic bishop proposes alternative ‘Synodal Way’ text
Bishop Rudolf Voderholzer presented the text on a new website. Read more
The German Synodal Way: A CNA explainer
The “Synodal Way” – in German: Synodaler Weg – is a controversial discussion process underway in Germany with the declared... Read more
