Some European bishops have publicly voiced concerns about Germany’s Synodal Path process, warning it could divide the Catholic Church.
Despite criticisms, bishop believes German Catholics share path with pope
What happens next with texts approved by Germany’s Synodal Assembly?
The plenary approved three texts in a second reading; two-thirds of nearly 230 delegates, including bishops, approved the texts; in a separate vote of just bishops, the texts still garnered two-thirds of the votes.
German pilgrims hand pope ‘reform manifesto’ critical of Synodal Path
At Pope Francis’ general audience Jan. 5, 2022, a group of pilgrims presented him with a “reform manifesto” critical of the Synodal Path.