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German Priests Do Not Support Synodal Way, New Study Finds
Researchers contacted all of the 847 priests who were ordained between 2010 and 2021 in Germany to take part in the study. “In total, a representative sample of 17.8% took part.”
Researchers contacted all of the 847 priests who were ordained between 2010 and 2021 in Germany to take part in the study. “In total, a representative sample of 17.8% took part.”
Friday’s statement did not mention the German Synodal Council by name, and it is unclear whether this controversial project has now been scuppered, suspended, or could ultimately be submitted to the Holy See for approval.
COMMENTARY: As the Scriptural Syrian found out, and the German bishops haven’t yet, pride is a supreme obstacle to faith in God.
While the Holy Father did not delve into details of the demands made in Germany, he plainly described the Synodal Way as perilous.
Bishop Stefan Oster of Passau was one of the first bishops to speak out after the visit to Rome.
The Synodal Way is a controversial multi-year process bringing together Germany’s bishops and laypeople to discuss the way power is exercised in the Church, sexual morality, the priesthood, and the role of women.
For the organizers of the German Synodal way, the process is necessary to discuss the future of church life in Germany.
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