Why Did a Swiss Diocese Abolish Its Exorcism Ministry?
Bishop Joseph Bonnemain of the Diocese of Chur has concluded that ‘it is not necessary to try to find mysterious causes’ for alleged cases of demonic possession.
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Pope Francis Asks New Bishop of Divided Swiss Diocese to Serve for at Least Five Years
In his letter, addressed to Msgr. Bonnemain, Cardinal Ouellet indicated that the pope knew that there were serious divisions within the diocese, which dates back to 451 and today covers seven of the 26 cantons of Switzerland, including the canton of Zürich.
Bishop’s Election in the Swiss Diocese of Chur Highlights Local Catholic Divisions
The three-candidate list proposed by the Holy See was rejected by the diocese’s Cathedral Chapter, who have the ecclesiastical privilege to elect their bishop, reportedly for being too progressive.
