German Bishops Want Reform But Not to Break Away From Rome | EWTN News Nightly

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A continued course of dispute and dissent among Catholic bishops in Germany, even as they say they won't break away from the Church. More than 60 German bishops met with Pope Francis last week. It was an apparent opportunity to come to the table and hash things out, as the Church in Germany continues its Synodal Way. The bishops say they'll continue to push for reforms like the blessing of same-sex unions, but they will not separate from Rome. Martin Rothweiler of EWTN Germany, joins to share what was accomplished in this meeting with Pope Francis, if anything. Bishop Batzing, president of the German Bishops' Conference told reporters, "We want to be Catholic in a different way..." This, as he maintains there will be no break from Rome. Rothweiler discusses what he sees happening here. Living in Germany, he gets a front row seat for much of this. Rothweiler tells us how this dissent among the bishops effects the average person in the pew or the parish priest. There are also some positive developments as well for Catholicism in Germany, that includes a new University and a real commitment among the faithful to pray for bishops. Rothweiler explains more about this. EWTN News Nightly provides the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Join host Tracy Sabol, our Capitol Hill, White House and Rome Correspondents, as well as many other diverse guests daily, to get the latest from the U.S. and the Vatican on topics regarding our Catholic faith and interests. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf