I Could Agree with This

but the inquiry might not lead to the desired conclusions. His premises would not align with the Natural Law.

Pro-LGBT German Cardinal Reinhard Marx has called for changes to ‘the theology of Holy Orders’ and said the Church should be subjected to a ‘social-scientific examination.'#CatholicX #CatholicChurch #Catholic #Germanyhttps://t.co/wPss6wUivs

— LifeSiteNews (@LifeSite) May 8, 2024

Cardinal Marx at Work

This is how #coverup works. After 11 years #Marx visits the parish where a priest could abuse children for 20 years, although he was previously convicted! After 11 years he talks about the cases! #Catholic #Germany #SynodalerWeghttps://t.co/ypjfnh0imP

— Ulrich L. Lehner (@ulrichlehner) July 17, 2021

A Vote of Confidence in Marx's Agenda?

#Cardinal #Marx seems to understand the Holy Father's refusal to accept his resignation as permission to introduce the "Reformation" in his diocese - reminds me of 1525. https://t.co/j8dthA8Lsb

— Ulrich L. Lehner (@ulrichlehner) June 12, 2021

This Is Clericalism

Although agreeing with him that the clerical abuse crisis a “catastrophe,” Pope Francis rejected the resignation presented to him by German Cardinal Reinhard Marx as archbishop of the archdiocese of Munich.https://t.co/RxyXY2kgSA

— Crux (@Crux) June 10, 2021

Good Riddance

May his resignation be accepted. He's still pushing the fake synodal path, though.

“It is important to me to share the responsibility for the catastrophe of the sexual abuse by Church officials over the past decades,” Marx wrote to Pope Francis.https://t.co/RN5zDTvw4z

— Crux (@Crux) June 4, 2021

Cardinal Marx asks Pope Francis to accept his resignation.
“to share the responsibility for the catastrophe of the sexual abuse by Church officials over the past decades”
Personal declaration https://t.co/D9hVZRfZZA
Letter to Pope Francis https://t.co/VneKl0lY0w#church #Germany pic.twitter.com/UWgNSsEOWj

— Erzbistum München (@ebmuc) June 4, 2021

Cardinal Reinhard Marx has submitted his resignation as Archbishop of Munich & Freising over the sexual abuse crisis, leaving decision to the Pope. In declaration, he reiterates his strong support for the #SynodalPath that came out of the crisis. “This path must be continued!” pic.twitter.com/2BLD8ZMX8Z

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) June 4, 2021

Is Cdl Marx also resigning all the perks and benefits shown to ex-prelates by the Church, including his voting in a conclave, or just washing his hands of any role in repairing what harms he has helped cause? “Resignation” means one thing to most of us but something else to them.

— Edward Peters (@canonlaw) June 4, 2021

A Complaint about the Lack of Collegiality

What Church has Cardinal Marx been in all these years? Since when does the Pope or the Church need a quorum to issue a teaching? This is why the papacy exists: to teach, correct and protect doctrine. Endless synods are not practical or necessary. Thoughts? https://t.co/gHdJ4XnPbi

— Raymond Arroyo (@RaymondArroyo) July 27, 2020

Cardinal Kasper aptly defends the Vatican instruction on parish reform against German critics: Reform begins with conversion - and that is something German bishops do not like to hear. Good for Kasper to speak out! https://t.co/0hckgGcoHc #Theology #Vatican #Parish #Catholic

— Ulrich L. Lehner (@ulrichlehner) July 27, 2020

Houston, We Have a Problem

CNA/CWR: Record numbers leave Church in Munich archdiocese
10,744 Catholics formally withdrew from the Church in the German Archdiocese of Munich and Freising in 2019, the first time that annual departures had surpassed the 10,000 mark since records began.

"The Synodal Way"

CWR Dispatch: New President of the German Bishops’ Conference speaks about the “German” Church by Martin Lohmann
Bishop Georg Bätzing makes no secret of his enthusiasm for the so-called Synodal Way. He mentions it repeatedly. Again and again.

"although the day before the Bishops’ Conference met the rumor could be heard that he was the clear favorite, especially of the bishops from Southern Germany."

The churches in Southern Germany must be in worse shape than I thought.

Related:
CNA/CWR: Women deacons possible after ‘Synodal Way,’ says German bishops’ chairman

Time to Move the Chairs on the Deck Again

"Younger." Sure.

CNA/CWR: German bishops’ elect new conference chairman





Erstes Pressestatement von Bischof Bätzing nach seiner Wahl zum Vorsitzenden der DBK
Der neue Vorsitzende der Deutschen Bischofskonferenz Bischof Georg Bätzing zu seiner Wahl

In the Foosteps of Marx

CNA/CWR: Secretary of German bishops' conference steps down

Fr. Hans Langendörfer, SJ, has held the position since 1996.
Langendörfer made the announcement Feb. 26, through the official media outlet of the Church in Germany. He said that he is stepping down to make way for someone younger.
“I have come to the conclusion that it is now a good time to hand this position over to younger hands,” he said Feb. 25. Langendörfer is 68.

The Latin Churches in Germany

Magister: Francis and the Schism of Germany. History of a Nightmare

Providing Cover for the Synod? Or Legitimizing Its "Synodality"?

CNA/CWR: Cardinal Marx will not seek re-election as head of German bishops’ conference

A Two-Year Charade

First Things: As the Synodal Way Begins by Hans Feichtinger

He Shouldn't, But...

LSN: Bishop Schneider: ‘The Pope cannot be silent as he watches the wolves devour the flock’
Bishop Athanasius Schneider speaks out against the German bishops’ ‘synodal path.’

So How Did That Meeting Go?

A Latin Synod with Teeth?

CNA/CWR: German bishops to green light binding ‘Synodal Assembly’

The Church or the Patriarchate of Rome?

Does he recognize that there is a difference?

America/CNS: Cardinal Marx: church needs to seriously discuss celibacy, role of women and sexual morality

St. Boniface, Pray for Us

1P5: Cardinal Marx: Issues of Celibacy & “Sexual Orientation” Will Receive “Synodal” Clarification

Related: Fr. Z: VIDEO: This explains the Church in Germany - full video of the service

What if?

Could the split of the Protestants have been prevented if the Latins had first reconciled with the Eastern Chalcedonian Christians ealier, and instead of elevating scholastic theological opinion as dogma at Trent, written the decrees differently?

Then we wouldn't have a problem about bishops endorsing practically unconditional intercommunion with Protestants.

The Intercommunion Proposal of the German Bishops is Unbiblical by Brian Kranick

And so they followed the Pope's advice, and suggested guidelines for individual bishops

German Bishops Release New Intercommunion Statement The German bishops will look again at the issue when the episcopal conference gathers for its plenary assembly in September. by Edward Pentin