German bishops issue guidance on dismissing AfD members

The bishops have clarified criteria for dismissing supporters of “extremist” parties from Church positions

Germany’s bishops clarified Thursday their criteria for dismissing supporters of “extremist” parties from Church positions.

German bishops pictured during their Sept. 23-26, 2024, plenary meeting in Fulda. © Deutsche Bischofskonferenz/Marko Orlovic.

In a 36-page document published Sept. 26, the bishops said decisions should be made on a case-by-case basis…