Posts Tagged ‘German Bishops’ Conference (DBK)’

German Church changes labour rules, protects gays and divorcees

Monday, November 28th, 2022
labour law

The German Bishops Conference (DBK) has voted to update its labour rules. Now, it will no longer be concerned about certain aspects of its workers’ private lives. Until now, employees of Catholic institutions in Germany could lose their jobs if they were openly in a same-sex partnership or remarried after a divorce. The change means Read more

Synodal Path delegates debate sexuality and the place of women

Thursday, September 10th, 2020

German Catholic delegates for the Synodal Path have held their latest plenary assembly in five locations across the country. Rather than meet as a single group in Frankfurt, the 230 delegates met in smaller groups due to the coronavirus pandemic. About 40 people took part in the discussions in Berlin. The Synodal Path (or journey) Read more