Gathering of German bishops tests Pope Francis' efforts for decentralization

Gathering of German bishops tests Pope Francis' efforts for decentralization

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by Claire Giangrave, Religion News Service

Sep 19, 2019

Following an attempt by the Vatican to exercise control over its upcoming and reform-driven gathering, the Catholic Church in Germany has made it clear that it has no intention of backing down, proving to be yet another wedge in the internal church wars that have plagued Pope Francis' six-year papacy.