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Ukrainian bishops fraternally correct German bishops for abandoning Catholic sexual morality  Bishop Radosław Zmitrowicz, head of the Ukrainian Episcopate’s Commission for the Family. KIEV, Ukraine, February 10, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – Ukrainian Catholic bishops have delivered a fraternal correction to the bishops of Germany for their “synodal path” that, among other things, promotes changing Catholic sexual teaching on contraception, masturbation, and homosexuality. According to Polish newsmagazine wPolityce.pl, the Ukrainian Episcopate’s Commission for the Family, headed by Bishops Radosław Zmitrowicz and Jan Niemiec, sent a letter on Thursday to the German bishops’ own Commission on Marriage and the Family, headed by...

VP of German Bishops’ Conference: Christ ‘became a human being, not a man’ Bishop Franz-Josef Bode is the head of the 'synodal path' discussion forum on women. February 7, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – “For us, Christ became a human being, not a man,” according to Bishop Franz-Josef Bode of Osnabrück, the vice president of the German Bishops’ Conference and head of the “synodal path” discussion forum on women.  Bode made these comments, which are now causing a stir internationally, in a controversial February 5 interview to the diocesan newspaper Kirchenbote. “The collaboration between women and men,” he explains, “is one...

Two German bishops advocate for change in Church teaching on homosexuality The archbishop of Hamburg said the Church doesn’t meet homosexuals on equal footing and criticized the Catechism’s call for homosexuals to live chaste lives. FRANKFURT, Germany, February 5, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – Two German bishops have called the Church to change its teaching on homosexuality and recognize the “values” like fidelity that are allegedly lived in homosexual relationships. Archbishop Stefan Heße and Bishop Georg Bätzing made their remarks at the first assembly of the synodal path in Germany, which concluded on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Heße, the archbishop of...

Bishop Schneider: ‘The Pope cannot be silent as he watches the wolves devour the flock’ Bishop Athanasius Schneider speaks out against the German bishops’ ‘synodal path.’ ROME, February 3, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — Pope Francis has the duty to prevent bishops in Germany from leading clergy and faithful down the “synodal path” over the precipice of heresy, Bishop Athanasius Schneider has said.  In a new statement published today on the German-language outlet Kath.net (see official English text below), the auxiliary of Astana, Kazakhstan, argued that the “synodal path” is “an attempt” to officially sanction the “heretical doctrine and practices” that have...

German cardinal: Some synodal path proposals are ‘incompatible’ with Catholic faith February 3, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki has lamented that all his worries about the synodal path in Germany have come true, warning that he believes “many arguments put forward at the first synodal assembly are incompatible with the faith and teaching of the universal Church.” He also pointed out, “My great concern that, due to the way this event was conceived and constituted, a Protestant church parliament is being implemented here, so to speak, has proved to be justified.” The first assembly of the synodal...

[Catholic Caucus] German Synodal Way: The “Discussions” Are Only Window Dressing German Synodal Way: The “Discussions” Are Only Window Dressing Last week, the first session of the German Synodal Way met in Frankfurt. Gloria.tv spoke with several insiders belonging to the conservative minority faction. They draw the following picture: The German Bishops' Conference and the anti-Catholic Central Committee of German Lay Catholics form a single ideological block. This block prevents any discussion, has already prepared the outcome, and will present predetermined results to the Synod for approval. The outcome of the Synod is already established The results of the synod...

[Catholic Caucus] Catholics organize public rosary in Frankfurt on first day of German bishops’ ‘synodal path’ We think that it's our duty to give a public sign to our bishops and to the Church that the actual synodal process is not representative of German Catholicism,' said one of the organizers. FRANKFURT, Germany, January 30, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – A group of lay Catholics held a peaceful prayer assembly today in front of the Frankfurt Cathedral in opposition to the proposed reform agenda of the German “synodal path.” The “synodal path” is organized by the German Bishops' Conference and the Central...

[Catholic Caucus] German bishops’ secretary: There’s ‘no ban’ on discussing female priests The comments make it clear that the German 'synodal path' aims at discussing matters that have already been ruled in a definitive manner by the Magisterium.  January 29, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – Father Hans Langendörfer, the secretary of the German Bishops' Conference, has given an interview about the German “Synodal Path” which critics say aims at overturning the Church's teaching and discipline regarding the topics sexuality, celibacy, and priestly ordination. In it, he makes it clear that there is “no ban on discussing the priesthood of women,” adding...

Confronting the German Bishops of Suspicion—And the New Protestant Reformation Confronting the Pope of Suspicion warned that theology was being replaced by social science. Today is the official launch of the much publicized German national synod, an event which was announced last December in a shocking press release from the German bishops’ conference. The purpose of the two-year synodal process is to reevaluate Church teaching on sexual morality, and already they have agreed on changes to teachings on divorce and homosexuality. Regarding the latter, CNA reported the following: Following consultations in Berlin last week, the chairman of the Marriage and...

[Catholic Caucus] German bishops’ working doc calls for approval of contraception, homosexuality, women’s ordination The 'synodal path' working doc defended the use of contraception, masturbation, and homosexuality. January 29, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – The working documents in preparation for the assemblies of the German bishops’ “Synodal Path” defend the use of contraception, the practice of masturbation, and an active homosexual lifestyle. Additionally, neither the question of the ordination of women nor that of making celibacy optional for priests is taken off the table. In 2019, four panels of experts were preparing working documents to serve as the basis for discussion among...

De Mattei: The Simony of the German Bishops “How I would like a poor Church for the poor” exclaimed Pope Francis (L’Osservatore Romano, March 17, 2013). The antithesis of his ideal however, is embodied precisely by the church closest to him – the German one. The German Episcopal Conference, which sponsored ideologically and economically last October’s Synod on the Amazon, is in fact the wealthiest and most privileged enterprise in all of Germany. This wealth comes from the Kirchensteuer, a tax that the State devolves to the Church, by retaining a figure amounting to 8-9% of  the overall tax burden...

Catholic-Protestant Communion Pact Trashes Apostolic Succession Eucharist and Lord's Supper are not identical, warns Vatican cardinal ROME (ChurchMilitant.com) - A German ecumenical declaration on intercommunion between Catholics and Protestants has trashed the ancient doctrine of "apostolic succession" as unverifiable and concluded that the Protestant Lord's Supper is also "valid." "The assumption of an unbroken chain of laying on of hands by the apostles until today ... cannot be proven historically," declares "Together at the Lord's Table: Ecumenical Perspectives in the Celebration of the Lord's Supper and Eucharist."   Authored by the Ecumenical Working Group of Protestant and Catholic Theologians, the document suggests that "the...

Rumble in the Jungle I strongly reject the word 'synodal path'.I consider it to be label fraud.” - Bishop Konrad Zdarsa   Subversive synods of various shapes and hues are breaking out all over. Locally, on 3 February, Archbishop Malcolm McMahon of Liverpool issued his "Solemn Proclamation of Synod 2020." The Australian hierarchy has labelled their's "Plenary Council 2020." Hirelings everywhere are marching in lockstep along the papal "pathway" to Amazonia, where Bergoglianistas will provide the ancient pagan template for the revolutionary rumbling of our holy Faith — a makeover they boast will change the Church forever. Per usual, the...

Munich Resistance: German Catholics Must Stop Paying Church Tax Traditionalists rally a 'terrible army with banners' to combat synodal path MUNICH (ChurchMilitant.com) - Catholics protesting in Munich are accusing the German Bishops' Conference of deploying their multi-billion-euro income from the state-imposed "Church tax" to subvert traditional Catholicism in Germany and across the globe.  At a silent prayer rally in the center of the Bavarian city on Saturday, an international coalition of more than 130 prominent lay Catholics called on the German bishops to end the "dissimulation and deception" being introduced into the worldwide Catholic Church by the Trojan horse of the so-called "synodal path." Critics say the two-year German "synodal path," which began on...

There Is Already A Schism: Two Religions In One Church There is already a practical, but not yet formal schism in the Church, said Italian historian Professor Roberto de Mattei.Talking at the January 18 "Acies Ordinata" presser in Munich (English video here), De Mattei stated that "there are two different religions within the same Church."He distinguished between the religion of the German bishops around Cardinal Marx on one side, and the Catholic religion on the other side.De Mattei stressed that Francis has also to decide whether he wants to be the Vicar of Christ or "the head of the German-Amazonic...

[Catholic Caucus] BREAKING: Viganò comes out of hiding to protest German bishops’ ‘synodal path’ of destruction In first public appearance since McCarrick report in 2018, Archbishop Viganò participates at Munich prayer event January 18, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – In his first public appearance since going into hiding over a year ago, Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò joined other prominent Catholics in Munich today in prayer and protest against the German Episcopal Conference and its President Cardinal Marx. The Vatican whistleblower joined Catholic laity to oppose the German prelates’ plan to embark on a “synodal path” that critics say would create a...

Catholic laity protest Cdl Marx, call him to repent for leading German church down schismatic ‘synodal path’ 'Cardinal Reinhard Marx you have shown yourself to be a wolf...hear now the words of Christ: Repent, and believe in the Gospel!' MUNICH, Germany, January 18, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – An international coalition of lay Catholics mobilized in Munich today to silently pray in “firm protest against the German Episcopal Conference and its President” Cardinal Marx on account of the prelates’ plan to embark on a “synodal path” that critics say would create a “new church” that departs from Catholic teaching on priestly celibacy,...

German cardinal warns that adapting to ‘spirit of the age’ would make Church useless A Church that adapts to the spirit of her time loses her 'prophetic mandate and mission' and 'would be of no use anymore': Cardinal Rainer Woelki January 7, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – Cardinal Rainer Woelki, the archbishop of Cologne, warned Catholics in a homily yesterday that the Church adapting to the spirit of the age (zeitgeist) would make her lose her “prophetic mandate and mission” and would render her “of no use anymore.”  Cardinal Woelki made his remarks in a January 6 homily he delivered on...

More and more German citizens are moving to Hungary to live in peace and security – reported by hirado.hu. The Hungarian news portal interviewed Tanja Weber, who celebrates her first Christmas in Hungary. The German woman moved to Zalakomár three months ago; as she says –“In Germany, I lived in constant fear, I got frightened only by hearing steps behind myself on the street”. She added that it already occurred that someone had been following her, but fortunately, she managed to enter the house in time; however, the final straw was when a migrant almost raped her. “A short time...

German bishops commit to 'newly assessing' Catholic doctrine on homosexuality and sexual morality The German bishops’ conference has committed to “newly assessing” the universal Church’s teaching on homosexuality, sexual morality in general, as well as the sacraments of ordination and marriage. The commitment comes at the beginning of a controversial two-year “Synodal Process” by the German hierarchy.Following consultations in Berlin last week, the chairman of the Marriage and Family Commission of the German bishops’ conference declared that the bishops agreed that homosexuality is a “normal form” of human sexual identity.“The sexual preference of man expresses itself in puberty and assumes...