Prominent German priest commits suicide following sex abuse allegations A popular newspaper has reported that Father Christof May left a note confessing guilt and expressing remorse. Blogs Maike Hickson • Jun 20, 2022Jun 20, 2022
Top German bishop defends promotion of priest accused of sexually abusing women The priest, who has not been named, has admitted to some, but not all, of the accusations. News Michael Haynes • May 28, 2022May 30, 2022
Head of German bishops: ‘I consider the female diaconate to be very legitimate’ Bishop Georg Bätzing presented arguments that could also be used to introduce female ‘priests’ or even ‘bishops.’ News Martin Bürger • Sep 21, 2020Jun 18, 2021
Thirty percent of German Catholics surveyed say they’re considering leaving Church soon 2,040 adults were asked to respond to the statement: ‘I am a member of the Church and can imagine leaving the Church soon.’ News Paul Smeaton • Jul 10, 2020Jun 18, 2021
Pope Francis exhorts German Catholics to continue on ‘Synodal Path’ The bishops' pathway defends the use of contraception, the practice of masturbation, and an active homosexual lifestyle. News Martin Bürger • Jun 29, 2020Jun 18, 2021
German diocese proposes blessing for ‘remarried’ and homosexual couples Johannes zu Eltz contends that the Church should establish a 'theologically justified blessing' for alternative unions. News Maike Hickson • Jan 23, 2018Jun 18, 2021