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German Synodal Way Approves Same-Sex Blessings, Lay Preaching and Reexamination of Priestly Celibacy

Jonathan LiedlDelegates at the fifth assembly of the German Synodal Way, meeting in Frankfurt, Germany, on March 10, applaud after the passage of a measure to establish official blessings for same-sex sexual relations. The motion passed with only 14 of 202 delegates opposing.

Delegates to the Synodal Way also voted on Friday evening to delay addressing the establishment of synodal councils at the parish and diocesan level.