intercommunion Archives

German bishop announces communion for Protestant spouses in ‘individual cases’

Jul 2, 2018

Archbishop Hans-Josef Becker of Paderborn has decided to allow Protestant spouses of Catholics living in his diocese to receive holy Communion “in individual cases.”

By Anian Christoph Wimmer

After CDF letter, German bishops’ next assembly to explore intercommunion

Jun 28, 2018

Following months of controversy, the German bishops’ conference has said it will further explore, in accordance with a letter from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the topic of whether to allow Protestant spouses of Catholics to receive Communion.

By Catholic News Agency

Vatican doctrine czar says inter-communion needs ‘universal’ solution

Jun 27, 2018

Cardinal-designate Luis Ladaria says the issues raised by a German proposal for inter-communion with Protestants don’t just affect one country.

By Inés San Martín

Pope says local bishop should make the call on intercommunion

Jun 21, 2018

On intercommunion, the pope said: “The code says that the bishop of the particular church, and that’s an important word, ‘particular,’ meaning of a diocese, is responsible for this … it’s in his hands.”

By Christopher White

German bishops react to Vatican decision on communion for Protestants

Jun 9, 2018

MUNICH, Germany — Several German bishops have reacted with surprise, consternation and criticism to the Vatican’s rejection of a proposal to allow Protestants married to Catholics to receive the Eucharist in certain circumstances. One prominent cardinal has said he is “furious” with how the Communion debate is playing out. In a

By Catholic News Agency

Vatican asks German bishops to set aside plans for Eucharistic sharing

Jun 4, 2018

Pope Francis has asked the Catholic bishops’ conference of Germany not to publish nationwide guidelines for allowing Protestants married to Catholics to receive Communion at Mass, but to continue having diocesan bishops judge specific situations.

By Cindy Wooden