Cardinal Grech claims heterodox German ‘Synodal Way’ was inspired by the ‘Holy Spirit’
Cardinal Mario Grech has controversially praised the German 'Synodal Way' as being inspired by the 'Holy Spirit.' This statement has raised concerns due to the Synodal Way's proposals that challenge traditional Catholic teachings on issues such as homosexuality. Grech emphasized the need for a diverse approach within the Church while supporting the rapid changes being advocated by German bishops.
- ▪Cardinal Mario Grech is the secretary general of the Synod of Bishops.
- ▪He claimed that the inspiration for the German 'Synodal Way' came from the 'Holy Spirit.'
- ▪The German Synodal Way has proposed changes to Church teachings, including views on homosexuality.
- ▪Grech called for a 'symphony of communion' within the Church, suggesting that different approaches could be embraced.
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News Cardinal Grech claims heterodox German ‘Synodal Way’ was inspired by the ‘Holy Spirit’ Grech, the leader of the Vatican’s Synod, scandalously praised the German ‘Synodal Way’ despite its rejection of Catholic teaching on homosexuality and other issues. Cardinal Mario GrechChristopher Furlong/Getty Images EmilyMangiaracina 0 Emily Mangiaracina Comments 0 Wed May 20, 2026 - 2:32 pm EDT (LifeSiteNews) — Cardinal Mario Grech, secretary general of the Synod of Bishops, recently praised the heterodox German “Synodal Way” as inspired by the “Holy Spirit.” During the annual “Catholics Day” festival and conference, Katholikentag, Grech participated in a roundtable on synodality, a natural fit given his position as leader of the Vatican’s Synod on Synodality.
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