I‘ve met many Germans who consider themselves Catholic, and yet support abortion, lgbt, want a female pope, etc.
This includes people who go to, or even work at my local church regularly.
Even the „Katholische Religionslehre“ teacher at my Gymnasium seems to put personal political beliefs above church teachings, even when they contradict even the least debatable of beliefs.
Is it just me being unlucky, or does someone else also have a similar experience?
@liandumke
April 23, 2026
Catholics in Germany putting politics above the Church
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@somecatholicpodcastApr 23This is unfortunate but I have faith that they’ll come around. It’s a by product of liberal ideology being pushed by their education system. Over time, they’ll change. We have to be ones to defend the faith and tell them they’re wrong. They treat the church like a democracy but it’s not that. The church is not a democracy.
@thelegionApr 24Seems like everything we hear about the German church is true… at least Pope Leo has spoken out lately
@misericordiaApr 25Sadly, yes, it happens a lot in Germany. But I've seen good priests and laity too - young priests on fire for their vocation, young people organising Adoration nights, people who really prioritise their faith.
