Leaders of the German Catholic Church are hopeful that Pope Robert Francis Prevost, the new pontiff who speaks German, will be more receptive to their reform requests. With the Church facing a crisis marked by declining attendance and scandals, influential figures like Cardinal Reinhard Marx advocate for modernization, including proposals to end clerical celibacy and elevate women's roles in the Church. Prevost's background and previous interactions with German clergy raise optimism for constructive dialogue within the Catholic community in Germany.
Cardinal Reinhard Marx expressed hope that Pope Robert Francis Prevost, who speaks German, will listen to the German Church's calls for modernization and reform.
Despite previous declines, Marx noted that the German Church seeks to rejuvenate itself by addressing issues like clerical celibacy and women's roles.
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