Results from Tag: 'german synodal way'
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.
Synodal Showdown: 4 Key Questions as the German Synodal Way Begins Its Final Assembly
ANALYSIS: Will the German bishops cross the Vatican’s line? And why are the ‘good’ bishops still participating? Here are storylines to follow during the ongoing assembly in Frankfurt.
Four Women Opt Out of German Synodal Way, Saying It ‘Departs From the Universal Church’
What is more, the departing delegates — three of whom are university professors, and two are Ratzinger Prize winners — accused the process organizers of using pressure tactics not commensurate with synodality.
Addressing the Women’s Ordination Conundrum
COMMENTARY: Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger had the answer to the recent question of the president of the Central Committee of German Catholics on women’s role in the Church.
Germany’s Synodal Way Leader: Exclusion of Women From Ordination Drives Women From Church
The final documents produced by the synod assembly in Europe underway this week will influence what priorities and themes should be taken up in the Synod of Bishops taking place at the Vatican this fall.
