https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/...e-central-committee-of-german-catholics-51105
The laity who are members of the voting bloc at this assembly are not orthodox Catholics. The real question about this circus is not will it suggest something heretical - because it certainly will, but rather, will Rome and Pope Francis go along with it? At the very least, they will suggest blessing gay marriages. Will the Pope step in? He let the sacrilegious proposal to give communion to Protestant spouses of Catholics to go through. There is no guarantee that he will put a stop to whatever crazy proposals the Germans decide here.
It’s not just on Rome to do something though. The few German bishops who are orthodox in their faith must speak out forcefully against anything contrary to the faith that comes out of this synod. I would even say that it would be better to boycott this whole synod altogether, or maybe show up, and when it becomes clear that heretical proposals will pass, walk out and disavow the proceedings and the outcome.
Bishops outside of Germany need to speak up as well. It’s time to stop being spineless and being afraid to rock the boat, and speak with clarity when stuff like this happens. And if nothing changes, either by the Germans or as a result of Rome stepping in, do not let it go. Keep speaking up. Just because it is not happening in your diocese does not mean that it will not affect you. That excuse is no longer valid in today’s interconnected world.
I think this German synod will be just as if not more consequential as the Amazon synod. It is almost certain that something blatantly heretical will come out of this one, and the responsibility will be on the Pope to do something. It’s an open question how he responds. It will set a precedent for the rest of the Church. If he doesn’t respond adequately, it will be time for other bishops to step up to the plate, even at the risk of drawing Rome’s ire. Follow Archbishop Chaput’s example:
The resolution of the intercommunion question in Germany will have far-reaching consequences in the Church.
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