Pope should punish 'heretical' German bishops, cardinal says


  • World
  • Friday, 24 Mar 2023

Pope Francis speaks as he meets with participants in the annual course of the Internal Forum organised by the Apostolic Penitentiary at the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, March 23, 2023. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

ROME (Reuters) - Pope Francis should take disciplinary action against German bishops who support same-sex unions and hold other "heretical" views, a top conservative cardinal said in an interview published on Friday.

The German Catholic church is discussing a series of reforms, including on homosexuality, women priests and priestly celibacy, as part of its so-called Synodal Path.

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