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A non-binary Catholic was among participants at the German church’s first assembly in its “Synodal Way” process. In addition, two bishops present called for change in the church’s teachings on homosexuality.
In response to the sexual abuse crisis, Germany’s bishops have announced the beginning of a “binding synodal path” to examine questions regarding sexual morality, clericalism, and priestly celibacy.
Former head of the Dominicans, Fr. Timothy Radcliffe, OP, wrote a blog post for America magazine entitled…
The head of Germany’s largest lay association has written that the church needs a “clear adjustment” in its teachings on homosexuality, coming the same week the Vatican issued further criticism of that nation’s Synodal Way process.
While Germany’s Synodal Way has garnered many headlines, another experiment in synodality is underway in Australia that could have major implications. The question for many LGBTQ Catholics is whether their participation will be welcome and what change might come about as a result of this process.
Will Germany’s Synodal Way, especially its rethinking of church teachings about sexuality and the question of blessing same-gender couples, lead to a schism? Some conservative observers have sounded alarms. As a day of blessing such relationships kicks off in that country and Switzerland, Bondings 2.0 provides the latest updates and takes a look at that question.
In the German church’s latest move for LGBTQ+ inclusion, the country’s bishops’ conference has appointed a prelate to lead queer pastoral care efforts.
German church leaders have welcomed the Vatican declaration allowing blessings for same-gender couples. Today’s post is a collection of their responses, as well as from the Flemish bishops.
As 2023 begins to close, let’s remember all the good things that have happened in this miraculous year!
The conflict between German Catholics and the Vatican has reached a new low. The Vatican released a letter criticizing the German church, specifically about has and women’s ordination, while one top bishop forcefully defended the German faithful’s efforts.