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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
Franciscans in Germany elect openly gay priest as new superior
Father Markus Fuhrmann said he recently came out as homosexual "to show that I can also be part of the... Read more
Rector of German Catholic seminary found dead
The Diocese of Limburg said: ‘We have lost a committed and much-appreciated pastor.’ Read more
Muslim and Protestant politicians receive Communion at German Catholic event
Organizers of the German March for Life said they were barred from having a stall. Read more
Germany’s Bishop Bätzing defends promotion of priest accused of sexual harassment
The chairman of the German bishops’ conference said he would handle the case differently today. 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
Germany’s Munich archdiocese spent around $1.5 million on abuse report
The report, published in January, faulted Pope emeritus Benedict XVI and Cardinal Reinhard Marx. Read more
Pope Francis dismisses prominent German ex-monk from clerical state
Anselm Bilgri is a well-known figure in the German-speaking Catholic world. Read more
Senior German priest leaves Catholic Church
Andreas Sturm, a former vicar general, will now be a member of Germany’s Old Catholic community. 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
Schoenstatt founder’s beatification cause put on hold
Bishop Stephan Ackermann acknowledged that ‘the suspension of the beatification process is a painful step for the Schoenstatt family.’ Read more
Vatican backs Cardinal Woelki over abuse study contracts
The embattled German cardinal welcomed what he said was the ‘good news from Rome.’ Read more
After backlash, German diocese stops working with Planned Parenthood affiliate
It is unclear why a Catholic bishop chose a pro-abortion organization to assist with counseling victims of sexual abuse. 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
German diocese hires self-identified transgender man to teach religious ed
A German diocese has granted a biological female who identifies as a transgender man permission to teach Catholic religion to... Read more
Catholic youth organizations urge end to Germany's ban on abortion ads
The Federation of German Catholic Youth (BDKJ), an umbrella organization of Catholic children's and youth associations, has spoken in favor... Read more
German Catholic bishops’ leader replies to Nordic bishops’ ‘Synodal Way’ critique
The Nordic bishops cautioned against ‘capitulation to the Zeitgeist.’ Read more
Cardinal Marx: ‘The Catechism is not set in stone. One is also allowed to doubt what it says’
‘I want to move Church teaching forward,’ the influential German cardinal said in a new interview. 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
