“The tasks of the two big churches in the social area are so big and are being done so successfully that I can’t see what could be better if the state takes over,” said Merz of the “Rheinische Post” (Monday).
Merz comments on abuse processing and celibacy
“The crisis in the Catholic Church “occupies and troubles many of us, including me personally,” confessed Merz, who once again advocated getting the “C” in the party name. The CDU chairman added that the church was incredibly difficult do to clear up the cases of abuse in their ranks.
Friedrich Merz (CDU chairman)
“On the other hand, I see the serious efforts, for example by the chairman of the bishops’ conference Bishop Bätzing and many others in the Catholic Church, to really introduce reforms now.”
–
–
–
“On the other hand, I see the serious efforts, for example by the chairman of the bishops’ conference Bishop Bätzing and many others in the Catholic Church, to really introduce reforms now.”
According to Merz, this also includes relaxing celibacy. “I believe that the loneliness of Catholic priests is one of the biggest problems of the Church. It should be open to priestly marriage.”
–
