Archbishop Gądecki: The crisis of the Catholic Church in Germany can spill to another countries

According to the president of KEP, Archbishop Stanislaw Gądecki, the Church in Germany has been undergoing the "greatest crisis since the Reformation", which threatens to divided into neighbouring countries. erstwhile president of the German Episcopal, Card. Reinhard Marx declared his willingness to bless homosexual couples.

The Church in Germany seems to be undergoing the biggest crisis since the Reformation," said Archbishop Gądecki, quoted by PCh24.pl for "Die Tagespost".

In his opinion, there is simply a danger of division in the Church due to the misunderstood improvement of Christianity and openness to left-wing influences of the worldview. He added that schism can besides decision from Germany to neighboring countries, including Poland.

The president of the KEP pointed out that, in the present situation, it is crucial to bear in head the appropriate knowing of the brotherly admonition, which is actually given with large sadness. It should be recalled that in February 2022 Archbishop Gądecki sent a letter to the president of the German Episcopal Conference, Bishop Georg Bätzing. In this letter, he pointed out to him a number of dangerous errors of the German Synodical Way, primarily related to the temptation to adapt the Church's teachings to the claims of modern times. In response, Bishop Bätzing himself defended controversial actions in Germany, and even suggested a theological debate to show their legitimacy.

The Catholic Church in Germany blesses LGBT couples

At a akin time, the interview was besides given by cardinals. Reinhard Marx, erstwhile president of the German Episcopal, remaining 1 of the most influential German hierarchs. In an interview with Münchner Merkur, he was asked to bless homosexual couples. The Cardinal has declared that he is ready to do so.

Why not? It's always about a circumstantial situation. If people ask for my blessing, I will grant it," said the cardinal. Marx.

He besides drew attention to the papers of the German Synod Way, which talk about the blessing of LGBT couples. In doing so, he drew a broader context for couples, surviving together, as well as mates, but who for various reasons cannot marry.

This year, the German Synodist Assembly decided by a large majority to introduce in the Catholic Church in Germany the anticipation of blessing homosexual couples and divorcees in fresh civilian unions, contrary to the clear position of the Dicastery of the Doctrine of Faith. In addition, it was agreed that women could preach at Masses. The Church and Pope were besides called upon to abolish compulsory celibacy and to start a debate on the priesthood of women.

Let us callback that in 2021 the Congregation for the Doctrine of religion issued a paper reminding us that according to the teaching of the Church it is not lawful to bless single-sex couples, due to the fact that it is forbidden in God's name to bless what is objectively sinful. However, German clergymen do not perceive to the Vatican’s admonitions and follow their views, which may lead to another schism.

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