Cardinal Brandmüller on the Synod: A Story Within a Story. Waiting, Knowing the Weeds, Hoping and Waiting with Patience.

Well, the Frankfurt “Synodal Way” belongs to history. Decisive things for the future of the church in Germany will depend on whether or not he makes history. A historical appreciation of this company is not yet possible. However, individual aspects are visible.

Let us first wait for the bishops, who were given a position from the outset by the statute of the Synodal Way that was incompatible with their office and mission. It is not easy to understand why they nevertheless took part in the enterprise instead of refusing to participate under these circumstances from the outset. …

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