Catholic Church in Germany
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Pope Francis accepts resignation of vice president of German bishops’ conference
Bishop Franz-Josef Bode had previously refused to step down, despite an abuse report finding he had mishandled cases in his... Read more
Women’s ordination, transgender ideology move forward at German Synodal Way
Delegates also elected members for a commission tasked with establishing a permanent, national Synodal Council. Read more
Watchdog raises concerns after arson attacks on German, French churches
Following an arson attack on a historic church in Germany, a European watchdog has raised concerns over hate crimes targeting... Read more
Bells to ring for Benedict XVI in all Catholic churches in Germany
The bells of all Catholic churches of the 27 dioceses of Germany are expected to toll at 11 a.m. (local... Read more
German bishop must face Vatican investigation, abuse council demands
The survivors’ organization called on Bishop Bode “to take moral responsibility for the suffering caused by him — irrespective of... Read more
German Synodal Way designed to create ‘pressure’ on the Church, founding president says
Thomas Sternberg, former president of the Central Committee of German Catholics, said the process wanted to achieve changes to Church... Read more
German priest contradicts pope and backs pornography as sexual ‘relief’ for celibates
A priest of the Diocese of Münster, Father Hermann Backhaus, said he also considers it a “very strong” statement to... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of German bishop found guilty of embezzlement
Pope Francis on Tuesday accepted the resignation of a German bishop who was convicted of embezzling money from a woman... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘We have to keep fighting for women’s equality’
Returning from Bahrain, the pope was asked if he supports the efforts of women and young people in Iran to... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of German archbishop
Archbishop Schick said the pope had asked him to remain in office. “After presenting my reasons again, he then granted... Read more
German bishop says he won’t resign after report he mishandled abuse cases
A report published Sept. 20 said Bishop Franz-Josef Bode mishandled abuse cases in the Diocese of Osnabrück, in northwestern Germany,... Read more
Thousands join March for Life in Berlin
Around 4,000 participants took part in the March for Life in the German capital Saturday in support of the right... Read more
After sex document at German Synodal Way is blocked, organizers vow to ‘take it to’ Rome
The document pushed for changes to the Church’s teaching on homosexuality, bisexuality, gender identity, and masturbation. Read more
Majority of German Catholics don't like Church being against abortion, poll finds
According to a new representative poll, 58% of German Catholics do not like "the fact that the Pope and the... Read more
Cardinal Müller: ‘The German Synodal Way was over before it even started’
Cardinal Müller sharply criticized the Synodal Way, saying it "was over before it even began," even if the initiators had... Read more
Pope Francis says he has 'said all he has to say' in 2019 letter to German Catholics about the 'Synodal Way'
The latest Vatican intervention against the German "Synodal Way" was published by the Secretariat of State, but he himself has... Read more
‘Astonished’ German leaders take issue with Holy See’s latest warning about the ‘Synodal Way’
The latest warning by the Holy See about the risk of a new schism from Germany arising from the “Synodal... Read more
Archbishop Naumann says he is 'sad' over Pope’s handling of Biden, Pelosi on abortion
The archbishop's comments appeared in a German newspaper, Die Tagespost. Read more
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
