German bishops facing breaking point. After the abuse scandal, the German bishops promised reforms - but now they are being rejected by Rome.
Should they submit or continue on their path? The situation is so acute that the bishops can no longer avoid this balancing of interests. Is the church splitting into schism? Is the Catholic Church in Germany in danger of splitting into two? The bishops must clarify whether they feel obliged to lead the believers in Germany into a baseless accusation from Rome, says one theologian.