Catholics Submit ‘Dubium’ to Vatican Asking if Church in Germany is in Schism
André Wichmann, from Bochum, in western Germany said June 9 that he and two others had submitted the dubium out of a “great concern about unity.”
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Will Cardinal Marx’s Resignation Boost His Influence Beyond Germany?
ANALYSIS: If the resignation is accepted by Pope Francis, there is still much the German cardinal could do within the Vatican and the universal Church with the power he will still wield.
Cardinal Müller Calls on Pope Francis to Intervene with the Church in Germany
Cardinal Müller recalled that the Church of Rome has primacy not so much “because of the prerogatives of the Chair of Peter”, and certainly not as if its “occupant could do as he pleases,” but primarily “because of the pope's grave duty, assigned to him by Christ, to guard the unity of the universal church in the revealed faith.”
Archbishop Aquila: Germany’s Synodal Path Needs Repentance, Belief, Truth
In a 15-page commentary on the fundamental text produced by the first forum of the German Catholic Synodal Path, Archbishop Aquila warned that the first basic text offers “selective and misleading” interpretations of Church teaching.
Court Upholds German Municipality’s Ban on Pro-Life Prayer Vigil
Felix Böllmann, legal counsel for ADF International, a Christian legal group that supported Vojnović’s legal challenge, said: “We regret the court’s decision, which restricts freedom of expression, assembly, and religion.”
Blessing Same-Sex Couples a Diabolical and Sacrilegious Act, Priest Affirms
Fr. Valdemar explained that “persons can always be blessed, even if they are sinners, but that which is in itself a serious sin and offensive to God, such as homosexual acts, cannot be blessed.”
George Weigel: Church in Germany Called to Fidelity to Revelation
The Church in Germany is called to follow revealed truth rather than the spirit of the times, George Weigel, biographer of St. John Paul II, has said in response to recent comments defending the “Synodal Way” made by the head of the German bishops’ conference.
Abuse Commission of Church in Germany Defends Citing Michel Foucault
Foucault, who died in 1984 at age 57, was a prominent 20th century philosopher, writer, and political activist known for his controversial theories about power, madness, and sexuality.
Confidentiality Dispute Piles Pressure on Cardinal Accused of Mishandling Abuse Cases
Cardinal Woelki is the second German Church leader in recent months to ask Rome to review his handling of abuse allegations.
Cardinal Paul Cordes’ Lament: The Church in Germany Is Infected by a ‘Theological Virus’
The president emeritus of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum says the positions of the bishops on their ‘Synodal Path’ are ‘untenable.’
