Vatican reins in German bishops amid dispute over ‘synod’ reforms

Vatican reins in German bishops amid dispute over ‘synod’ reforms - Pope Francis and the bishops of Germany pose for a photo after a meeting in the Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace November 17, 2022, as part of the bishops’ ‘ad limina’ visits to the Vatican. Photo: CNS/Vatican Media

Late last Friday March 22 evening, the Vatican announced that after holding an all-day working session with members of the German bishops, the latter have assured their national reform process will be in keeping with Canon Law and will not move forward without the Holy See’s approval. In a statement published at 8pm local time,…

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