German bishop says nation’s law tolerating abortion up to 12 weeks is a ‘viable compromise’
Bishop Heinrich Timmerevers considers Germany's current abortion law a 'viable compromise,' despite about 100,000 abortions being carried out yearly.
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Heterodox German bishops laud new Vatican document on gay ‘blessings’ as a ‘real Christmas present’
'It is an expression of respect for the reality of life and the life choices of people who want to be there for each other. And it gives us the opportunity to bless without demanding anything,' one German bishop said of the new norms for 'blessing' homosexual couples published by the Vatican.
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German bishop says Catholic schools should be ‘spaces of recognition for all sexual identities’
‘In the future, Church-run schools should be able to be recognized by the fact that they give room to deal with the topic of sexuality,’ said Heinrich Timmerevers, who rejects definitive Catholic teaching on homosexuality.
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German bishop calls on Catholic Church to ‘strengthen acceptance’ of homosexuals
Bishop Heinrich Timmerevers said it's time for the Church to ‘reposition’ itself on homosexuality.
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