Cardinal Ranjith: The German Bishops’ Synodal Path Is Unacceptable
The Sri Lankan cardinal discussed a wide variety of topics with the Register April 29.
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‘Misdiagnosis’ — or Worse? German Synodal Path’s Solutions to Abuse Crisis Questioned
NEWS ANALYSIS: Critics of the effort don’t disagree with the need for reform — they disagree that the solutions posed actually address the crisis, raising questions of underlying motives.
Top Vatican Cardinal Says Mounting Concerns Over Germany’s ‘Synodal Path’ Are Justified
The Swiss cardinal, president of the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity, spoke to EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief Andreas Thonhauser.
UPDATE: Prelates From South America and Asia Sign Letter of Fraternal Correction to German Bishops
Six continents are now represented, an important step for an effort that seeks to build international consensus.
Pope Benedict XVI and the ‘German Question’
COMMENTARY: A conflagration may very well engulf the Church within the next year, and there is no fire extinguisher now that Benedict XVI is in retirement.
BREAKING: International Coalition of Bishops Offers ‘Fraternal Letter of Concern’ to German Episcopacy Over ‘Synodal Path’
Over 70 bishops from four continents warn that heterodox German reform efforts risk fracturing Church unity, adversely impacting the Church globally.
Polish Catholic Bishops’ Head Questions Course Charted by German Synodal Way
In a letter published Feb. 22, Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki questioned whether the initiative bringing together Germany’s bishops and laypeople was rooted in the Gospel.
Holy Land’s Catholic Bishops Invite Orthodox Leaders to Contribute to Synodal Path
The Holy Land’s Catholic bishops explained that the synodal process was seeking to renew the Church as it faced ‘so many crises at every level.’
Vatican Asks Bishops to Invite Local Protestant and Orthodox Leaders to Participate in Synodal Path
Offering “some practical suggestions to ensure the ecumenical dimension of the synodal journey,” the cardinals encouraged bishops to reach out to leaders of other Christian communities in their area.
Influential German Lay Catholic Reveals Radical Goals, Methods of Synodal Way
Thomas Sternberg said it is ‘unfortunate’ that the Synodal Way has received ‘such disruptive criticism’ by Catholics opposed to women’s ordination, same-sex unions and fundamental reform of the Church’s sacramental and hierarchical nature.
