Germany’s bishops approve Communion for Protestant spouses
Germany’s bishops have decided to allow the Protestant spouses of Catholics to receive Holy Communion in individual cases
… the great majority of the German bishops approved
… it is not about a general admission, but a decision in individual cases
… the local priest has to assess whether or not there happens to be a “case of exception, in which a non-Catholic may receive Holy Communion
… the document does not mention that Protestants may receive Holy Communion only if they convert
… Cardinal Marx says that the Vatican’s approval is not necessary because it is only about a pastoral guide
… Always refer back to your baptism. “One faith, one baptism, one Lord”
… Cardinal Robert Sarah … A non-Catholic cannot receive Communion. That is very, very clear. It’s not a matter of following your conscience”
baptism – Min. 10:19 ( English subtitles )
