Church in Germany Pushes Toward a National Synodal Body
Pointing to the recent Synod on Synodality in Rome, Bishop Georg Bätzing, chairman of the German Bishops’ Conference, expressed optimism about the latest developments in Germany.
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German ‘Synodality’ and the World Church
COMMENTARY: Some questions to consider on the eve of the Synod on Synodality in Rome.
Advancing ‘People of God’ Model at Synod Is Key to Sweeping Change, Key Adviser Says
Rafael Luciani argues that decentralized and non-hierarchical decision-making, as the German Synodal Way advocates, is integral to fully implementing Vatican II. Other theologians disagree, however.
German Catholics Write Letter to Rome Over Synodal Way, Warn of ‘Serious Scandal’
The meeting in Mainz will follow several interventions and meetings between the Vatican and German bishops.
Four German Bishops Resist Push to Install Permanent ‘Synodal Council’
Given the Vatican’s repeated interventions against the German process, the bishops said they would instead look to the Synod of Bishops in Rome. Meanwhile, on Monday, German diocesan bishops approved the statutes for a synodal committee; and there are reports that the synodal committee will meet again in June.
Cardinal Grech’s Controversial Comments Add to Growing List of Concerns on Post-Synodal Study Groups
The Maltese cardinal, who heads the Vatican's Secretariat for the Synod, stated in a recent interview that a female diaconate (unspecified whether ordained or not) would not be a ‘revolution’ but a ‘natural deepening of the Lord’s will.’
German Bishops to Discuss Synodal Way With Vatican Amid Controversy
Raising several concerns, the Vatican reminded the Germans ahead of the meeting that the Holy See has not mandated them to set up such a council.
The German Synod, and Women in the Catholic Church (Feb. 24)
CNA Deutsch editor-in-chief AC Wimmer reports on the Vatican’s intervention in the German bishops’ controversial vote on the Synodal Way. And Solène Tadié, Europe correspondent for the National Catholic Register, looks at the influential role of women in the Catholic Church.
Will the German Bishops Defy Pope Francis? All Eyes Are on Augsburg to Find Out
ANALYSIS: The German bishops are expected to decide on taking the next step toward a Synodal Council that has been forbidden by the Vatican.
Critics Challenge German Synodal Way in Light of Abuse Study
The German bishops will debate the Synodal Way in their next plenary assembly in Augsburg from Feb. 19–22.
