"It seems necessary to make it clear that the 'Synodal Path' in Germany does not have the power to compel bishops and the faithful to assume new modes of governance and new approaches to doctrine and morals," said an unsigned "declaration of
The head of the German bishops' conference responded to an open letter from more than 70 bishops from four continents and expressed surprise at some of what they said -- and did not say.
Bishop Georg Bätzing, president of the of the German
In an open letter, 74 bishops from North America, Africa, Italy and Australia have expressed their "growing concern" about the German Synodal Path process and content, warning about its "potential for schism."
Joining recent letters of concern by the Nordic and Polish bishops,
In the latest editorial, the Our Sunday Visitor Editorial Board raises concerns about the Church in Germany. They write: “Of increasing concern to the unity of the universal Church has been the Church in Germany, which has, over the past two years,
Contributing editor Russell Shaw explores the ongoing Synodal Path being undertaken by Church authorities in Germany. Shaw writes: “As in several other churches, synods have existed in the Catholic Church for a long time. … But the Germans’ Synodal Path is something