Pope Francis Receives Manifesto Challenging German ‘Synodal Way’
As of Jan. 5, the manifesto, published in 11 languages, has attracted the support of 5,832 signatories from Germany and other European countries.
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‘Synodal Way’ Members Back Proposal Promoting Evangelization After Voting Mix-Up
Participants in the Synodal Assembly voted on Sept. 30 on 15 amendments to two foundational Synodal Way documents: the preamble and theological orientation text.
German Catholic Bishop Suggests ‘Synodal Way’ is Using Abuse Crisis to Reshape Church
The German bishops’ conference initially said that the process would end with a series of “binding” votes — raising concerns at the Vatican that the resolutions might challenge the Church’s teaching and discipline.
German Catholic Bishop Proposes Alternative ‘Synodal Way’ Text
The Synodal Way is a multi-year process bringing together bishops and lay people to discuss four main topics: the way power is exercised in the Church; sexual morality; the priesthood; and the role of women.
Unpacking the Theater of Cardinal Marx’s Resignation
COMMENTARY: Pope Francis and the German cardinal clearly intended to communicate something of importance with their public exchange of letters. But what?
Cardinal Kasper ‘Very Worried’ About German Church’s ‘Synodal Way’
The cardinal criticized not only the Synodal Path’s content but also its structure, arguing that it was hampered by a “birth defect.” He said that the process was “on weak legs.”
George Weigel: Church in Germany Called to Fidelity to Revelation
The Church in Germany is called to follow revealed truth rather than the spirit of the times, George Weigel, biographer of St. John Paul II, has said in response to recent comments defending the “Synodal Way” made by the head of the German bishops’ conference.
English Catholic Bishop Fears Germany’s ‘Synodal Way’ Will Lead to ‘De Facto Schism’
Germany’s Catholic bishops are overseeing the Synodal Way — also known as the Synodal Path — in partnership with the Central Committee of German Catholics (ZdK), an influential lay body.
German Cardinal Issues Stark Warning About ‘Synodal Way’
The “Synodal Way” is a process bringing together German lay people and bishops to discuss four major topics: the way power is exercised in the Church; sexual morality; the priesthood; and the role of women.
German Bishops' Chairman: Women Deacons Possible After ‘Synodal Way’
Bishop Bätzing also said that Pope Francis “did not take a position” on the possibility of ordaining women to the deaconate, which last year’s Synod on the Amazon recommended for further consideration, and that the subject was open for further discussion.
