Polish Laity Sharply Criticize Key Protagonists of Germany’s Synodal Way
In a statement, Catholic Action in Poland said ‘the German Way is not built on the Gospel and often contradicts the principles of the faith.’
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Bishop Bätzing: Most German Catholics Support Synodal Way, No Danger of Schism
The bishop of Limburg and chairman of the German bishops’ conference said he sees no Vatican obstacles getting in the way of German Synodal Way ambitions.
German Lay Organization Moves to Curtail Bishops’ Synodal Power: A Sign of Strength or Desperation?
ANALYSIS: What does the Central Committee for German Catholics’ demand that the bishops lose their ‘veto power’ in the upcoming Synodal Committee say about the underlying status of the local Church’s synodal project?
‘Leaving the Church to Stay Catholic’? German Faithful Face Church Tax Dilemma
An increasing number of practicing German Catholics don’t want to fund the local Church’s controversial trajectory in the wake of the Synodal Way; but the only way to not pay the ‘church tax’ is to officially disaffiliate from the Catholic Church in Germany — and risk losing access to the sacraments.
Vatican’s Liturgy Czar Rejects German Church’s Plans for Laity to Preach Homilies, Conduct Baptisms
Apart from covering the question of homilies and baptisms by laypeople, the seven-page letter also reminded the German bishops that liturgical translations must be confirmed and approved by the Vatican.
A Fore-Bode-ing Sign for the Synodal Way?
ANALYSIS: Pope Francis’ acceptance of the resignation of Bishop Franz-Josef Bode, a major proponent of the Synodal Way in Germany, is widely seen as a blow to the controversial process. But was this a ‘strategic element’ of the Vatican’s decision?
The Anti-Synod: Flawed Theology, Intimidation Tactics and Downright Disobedience Define Germany’s Synodal Way
COMMENTARY: The problems with the Synodal Way go far deeper than the controversial proposals it’s advanced.
Women’s Ordination, Transgender Ideology Move Forward at German Synodal Way
At the concluding press conference, Bishop Georg Bätzing of Limburg, president of the bishops’ conference, said that the results give a mandate to the bishops to make some changes in Germany now while pushing for broader reform.
German Synodal Way Approves Same-Sex Blessings, Lay Preaching and Reexamination of Priestly Celibacy
Delegates to the Synodal Way also voted on Friday evening to delay addressing the establishment of synodal councils at the parish and diocesan level.
