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German prelate explains why seven bishops asked Rome for ‘clarification’ on intercommunion
The Eucharist 'essentially express our whole understanding of the Faith and of the Church.'
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Articles tagged Intercommunion
German bishops begin civil war over intercommunion for Protestant spouses
Seven German bishops have broken with their brother bishops and asked the Vatican to judge the matter.
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Dubia cardinal: German bishops’ ‘wicked trick’ is pushing ‘intercommunion with non-Catholics’
The German bishops are using 'salami tactics' to give Communion to everyone.
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Cardinal Müller: Magisterium is not supposed to lead faithful ‘into confusion’
'The task of the pope, together with the Congregation for the Faith, is to preserve the unity of the Church in the revealed truth.'
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Cardinal Müller criticizes German bishops’ plan opening Communion to Protestant spouses
He says the German bishops are misusing canon law.
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Germany’s bishops approve Communion for Protestant spouses
Cardinal Marx insists there will be no requirement of conversion before receiving Communion.
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German Cardinal: It’s ‘very clear’ the Pope backs our stance on Communion for ‘remarried’
'I think there is a clear position and the line of the Pope is very clear,' says Cardinal Marx.
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Vatican: Catholics now recognize Martin Luther as a ‘witness to the gospel’
'Catholics are now able to hear Luther’s challenge for the Church of today, recognizing him as a ‘witness to the gospel.’'
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Cardinal Kasper: Pope’s ‘next declaration’ should allow ‘shared Eucharistic communion’ with Protestants
'Personally, I hope that we can use an unofficial text,' he says in a recent interview.
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WATCH: Before Pope’s Sweden trip, Vatican cardinal urges shared pro-life witness with Lutherans
Cardinal Kurt Koch emphasized that communion of the two faiths is the goal, not part of the process.
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