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German bishop resigns citing ‘inner fatigue,’ ‘synodal way’ doubts

Bishop Hanke questioned the extent to which 'the Church in Germany proving spiritually fruitful.'

Luke Coppen
Jun 09, 2025
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A German bishop resigned five years before the typical retirement age Sunday, citing “inner fatigue” and expressing doubts that the country’s “synodal way” will lead to true renewal.

Bishop Gregor Maria Hanke, O.S.B. Screenshot from @bistumeichstaett YouTube channel.

Bishop Gregor Maria Hanke, 70, stood down as the Bishop of Eichstätt in Bavaria, southern…

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