A new association of laity was formed on July 12 by Bishop Marian Eleganti OSB, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Chur, to oppose attempts by the German Synodal Way to change Catholic doctrine.
Bishop Eleganti said the movement, Pro Fide Ecclesiae, was created to “defend the Faith against heretical interpretations and falsifications.” German-language publication Kath.net reported that the group sought to consolidate fidelity to the Magisterium within the Church in Germany.
The newly elected chairman, Thommy Schott, criticised the terminology used by the Synodal Way and its reporting by the press, which he claimed was “conveying a certain attitude”.
