German Synodal Way
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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
German Catholic bishops’ leader replies to Nordic bishops’ ‘Synodal Way’ critique
The Nordic bishops cautioned against ‘capitulation to the Zeitgeist.’ Read more
Polish Catholic bishops’ leader tells Pope Francis about German ‘Synodal Way’ concerns
‘Francis distances himself from this initiative,’ the Polish bishops’ conference said. Read more
German Catholic bishops’ leader responds to Polish archbishop’s ‘Synodal Way’ criticisms
Bishop Bätzing said he sought a ‘real theological exchange’ with Archbishop Gądecki. Read more
Nordic Catholic bishops: German ‘Synodal Way’ fills us with worry
The bishops cautioned against ‘capitulation to the Zeitgeist.’ 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
Can Cardinal Hollerich help to reconcile the German ‘Synodal Way’ with the global synodal process?
A working group is bringing together leaders of the two initiatives. Read more
German ‘Synodal Way’ meeting ends with call for same-sex blessings, change to Catechism on homosexuality
The votes came on the third and final day of a meeting of the Synodal Assembly. Read more
German ‘Synodal Way’ members back text calling for women priests
The appeal passed by 174 votes in favor, 30 against, and 6 abstentions. Read more
'Is a new Reformation dawning in Germany?' Initiative writes to bishops around the world
As the opening assembly of the Synodal Way is taking place in Germany, the “New Beginning” initiative has warned of... Read more
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