
The June issue of The Synodal Times – out now!
Make sure to get the latest edition of The Synodal Times – out in stores in Ireland or by purchasing an online subscription at http://synodaltimes.com.

The June issue of The Synodal Times – out now!
Make sure to get the latest edition of The Synodal Times – out in stores in Ireland or by purchasing an online subscription at http://synodaltimes.com.

Are the German reform plans on the brink of collapse?
The Permanent Council of the German Bishops’ Conference is scheduled to convene on June 19 and 20 in Berlin. In the run-up to the meeting, there is speculation that the continuation of the Synodal Path reform process is at risk.

Are the German reform plans on the brink of collapse?
The Permanent Council of the German Bishops’ Conference is scheduled to convene on June 19 and 20 in Berlin. In the run-up to the meeting, there is speculation that the continuation of the Synodal Path reform process is at risk.

German Catholics have yet to receive a response from the Vatican on the Synodal Path reform proposals after months of waiting
Catholics in Germany have been waiting for months for an answer from the Vatican to a request for talks about the Synodal Path reform project.

German Catholics have yet to receive a response from the Vatican on the Synodal Path reform proposals after months of waiting
Catholics in Germany have been waiting for months for an answer from the Vatican to a request for talks about the Synodal Path reform project.

What will and won’t be discussed at this year’s Synod of Bishops
“Cardinal Mario Grech recently stated that ‘hot-button’ issues such as the ordination of women to priesthood and the blessing of same-sex unions will not be on the agenda. Synod 2021-2024 is intended to embed synodality within the day-to-day life of the Church,” writes Fr Eamonn Conway.

What will and won’t be discussed at this year’s Synod of Bishops
“Cardinal Mario Grech recently stated that ‘hot-button’ issues such as the ordination of women to priesthood and the blessing of same-sex unions will not be on the agenda. Synod 2021-2024 is intended to embed synodality within the day-to-day life of the Church,” writes Fr Eamonn Conway.
Dioceses

Head of German Bishops’ Conference supports blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples and wants to proceed with planned Synodal Committee
The president of the German Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Georg Baetzing, has said he wants blessing

German Catholic women plan to hold sermons in churches this month
The German Association of Catholic Women (kfd) has called on women to preach in Church

Discussion, debate and, most importantly, discernment: Intently illuminating the signs of the times in Ireland
The Synodal Times was at the Living Synodality Now symposium to chart some of the

German bishops want to stick to reform course
Despite concerns from the Vatican, the German Catholic bishops want to stick to their reform
Contributors

What will and won’t be discussed at this year’s Synod of Bishops
“Cardinal Mario Grech recently stated that ‘hot-button’ issues such as the ordination of women to

Church systems should become accountable to people
Being responsible includes accepting criticism, writes Indian Jesuit Fr Kuruvilla Pandikattu

What should be done with Fr Rupnik’s art?
The art created by alleged abuser Fr Marco Rupnik adorns many churches and is a

The return of the Rhine
Hello again, One of the disconcerting things about getting older is the sense of repetition.
Features

Are the German reform plans on the brink of collapse?
The Permanent Council of the German Bishops’ Conference is scheduled to convene on June 19

German Catholics have yet to receive a response from the Vatican on the Synodal Path reform proposals after months of waiting
Catholics in Germany have been waiting for months for an answer from the Vatican to

By the Rivers of Babylon
‘When Boney M sang their famous song based on Psalm 137, as a child I

Child protection expert Zollner says Church has lost its function as ethical compass
The Catholic Church has lost its function as an ethical and moral compass, according to
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