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The cross of the German “Synodal Way.” / Credit: Maximilian von Lachner / Synodaler Weg

German Catholics Write Letter to Rome Over Synodal Way, Warn of "serious scandal"

Jun 13, 2024

A Catholic committee has turned to the Vatican in an attempt to avoid a permanent Synodal Council to oversee the Church in Germany.

Pope Benedict XVI on Aug. 28, 2010. L'Osservatore Romano.

Pope Emeritus Benedict Laments Lack of Faith within Church Institutions in Germany

Jul 26, 2021

The pope emeritus spoke about faith, worldliness, and the institutional Church.

Archbishop Stefan Heße of Hamburg, Germany, makes his announcement on March 18, 2021 / YouTube screenshot

German Catholic Archbishop Offers to Resign from Office after Abuse Report Findings

Mar 18, 2021

A German archbishop has announced that he is offering his resignation to Pope Francis and requesting “immediate release” from all duties.