The Vatican has issued another warning of a new schism from Germany coming out of the “Synodal Way”. Read more
The German “Synodal Way” is aiming to change the Church’s teaching on homosexuality by proposing “a conscious statement against the... Read more
A leading laywoman and co-president of the German "Synodal Way" has demanded that "abortion be made available nationwide". Read more
A theologian considered close to Pope Francis has warned that the German Synodal Way is at risk of “breaking its... Read more
Katharina Westerhorstmann, who teaches theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville’s campus in Austria, objected to ideas advanced by the forum. Read more
The pope recalled his remark during a conversation with the editors of Jesuit journals. Read more
Bishop Georg Bätzing insisted that ‘the teaching of the Catholic Church’ must be ‘changed.’ Read more
The president of the German bishops’ conference has expressed his belief that Church teaching needs further development, in response to... Read more
A spokesman declined to give a breakdown of the costs of the multi-year project. Read more
Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver wrote Monday to the head of the German bishops’ conference reiterating that that country’s synodal... Read more
Bishop Georg Bätzing of Limburg, president of the German bishops’ conference, responded Thursday to a letter warning the country’s synodal... Read more
Cardinal Kurt Koch has confirmed Pope Francis’ apprehension about Germany’s “Synodal Path,” telling EWTN in an exclusive interview that critics... Read more
“The teaching of Christ is timeless. It's not bound by any one generation, any one time or culture,” Archbishop Salvatore... Read more
An 'open letter' circulating among the world's bishops criticizes Germany's ongoing "Synodal Path" process for looking at the Church and... Read more
The Nordic bishops cautioned against ‘capitulation to the Zeitgeist.’ Read more
‘Francis distances himself from this initiative,’ the Polish bishops’ conference said. Read more
Bishop Bätzing said he sought a ‘real theological exchange’ with Archbishop Gądecki. Read more
The bishops cautioned against ‘capitulation to the Zeitgeist.’ Read more
Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki questioned whether the initiative was rooted in the Gospel. Read more
A working group is bringing together leaders of the two initiatives. Read more