German Social Democrats Attack Catholic Faith of Potential Angela Merkel Successor's Aide
As a practicing Catholic, Liminski in 2010 defended the Church’s views on pre-marital sex and homosexuality.
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More Than 220,000 People Left the Catholic Church in Germany in 2020
The new statistics showed that there were 104,610 baptisms in 2020, compared to 159,043 in 2019.
Pope Francis Receives Bishop Bätzing, Reportedly Encourages German Synodal Path
In a statement, the head of the German bishops’ conference said the Pope called on the Church in Germany to “help shape the path of synodality” for the upcoming Synod of Bishops for the universal Church.
Unpacking the Theater of Cardinal Marx’s Resignation
COMMENTARY: Pope Francis and the German cardinal clearly intended to communicate something of importance with their public exchange of letters. But what?
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.”
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.”
