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US Theologians Echo Fears of Schism in Catholic Church in Germany
As the closely watched ‘Synodal Path’ in Germany moves forward, scholars in the U.S. say a bolder response from Rome is needed.
German Catholic Archbishop Offers to Resign from Office After Abuse Report Findings
A long-awaited report published on Thursday raised serious concerns about Archbishop Heße’s handling of several cases during his time in Cologne.
Leading German Catholic Bishop Renews Intercommunion Call After Vatican Objections
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) said in September that the proposal did not do justice to the Catholic understanding of the Church, the Eucharist, and Holy Orders.
Germany’s Catholic Bishops Agree on Uniform Compensation System for Abuse Victims
At a press conference Thursday, Bishop Bätzing said that abuse victims should receive compensation in recognition of their suffering “without great bureaucratic effort."
Vatican’s Doctrinal Office Critiques German Theologians' Intercommunion Call
The 57-page text advocated “reciprocal Eucharistic hospitality” between Catholics and Protestants, based on previous ecumenical agreements on the Eucharist and ministry.
German Bishops Re-Elect Secretary on Interim Basis
Father Langendörfer, who has held the position since 1996, indicated on Wednesday that he had accepted his re-election on a temporary basis, fueling speculation that the bishops had failed to agree on a suitable candidate to replace him.
German Jesuit, Key Influence on ‘Synodal Path,’ Resigns Position
As secretary of the German bishops’ conference, the Jesuit priest has shaped the direction of the German Church for the past quarter century and has been a leading figure behind its controversial current ‘synodal path.’
German Bishops Reject ‘Priority of Evangelization’ Plan in Synodal Path
The proposal was voted down in an August meeting of the executive committee of the German Episcopal Conference.
Influential German Bishops’ Official Discusses State of His Country’s Church
Jesuit Father Hans Langendörfer speaks to the Register about the Church tax, the German bishops’ controversial guidelines on Amoris Laetitia, and the general secularization of the German Church.
