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German ‘synodal way’

Heads of Germany’s synodal way seek papal talks on resolutions

The initiative’s co-presidents said they would welcome a face-to-face meeting with Pope Francis.

Luke Coppen
Sep 22, 2023
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The leaders of Germany’s “synodal way” asked in June for face-to-face talks with Pope Francis, in a letter setting out the initiative’s demands for sweeping changes to Church teaching and practice.

Bishop Georg Bätzing and Irme Stetter-Karp attend the synodal way’s final assembly in Frankfurt, Germany, on March 9, 2023. © Synodaler Weg/Maximilian von Lac…

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