Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Vice President of German Bishops’ Conference

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Vice President of German Bishops’ Conference



Maximilian von Lachner

Bishop Franz-Josef Bode of the Diocese of Osnabrück served as vice president of the German bishops' conference from 2017 to 2023.

Only two weeks ago, Bishop Bode made headlines when he announced he would implement resolutions passed by the controversial process, including the introduction of liturgical blessings of same-sex unions.