Cologne – Pastor Franz Meurer: women come to power in the church – Cologne
Cologne – Franz Meurer is one of the most popular and famous pastors in the city. The shepherd of the parishes of St. Theodor and St. Elisabeth in Vingst and Höhenberg has been attracting attention for years with critical words and unusual actions such as handing out condoms.
The militant theologian will be 70 years old on Friday (October 1st). But instead of a big birthday party, the Cologne cult pastor treats himself to a day trip to friends in Paderborn and gives a lecture in front of the citizens’ association.
Aqua jogging keeps you fit
Isn’t he thinking of retirement? “How long I work, I’ll leave that to the Lord God. As long as it keeps me fit, I’ll be there. “Keeps fit with aqua jogging twice a week and groans with a smile:” The women are very strong. “
And for him they belong to the ultimate future of the church.
The Cologne cult pastor: “Women have to take power.” Also as priestesses? “It will be like this in the long run.” But don’t Pope Francis and Cardinal Woelki reject it? “It will still happen at some point. It can’t be stopped. ”
Same-sex couples blessing too? “We are no longer living in the 19th century. There is no other way. We have to recognize them and take them with us. Unfortunately, that doesn’t really work at the moment … “
Duties for Archbishop
Woelki’s break after the disastrous management of the abuse reports looks positive to Meurer: “In his fasting resolution, the cardinal wanted to have fellowship with people who have opposing opinions. If it stays that way, everything is fine. “
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What if the archbishop wanted to work in your parish?
Meurer: “Then I would ask him: What would you most like to do. It would be enough to do. For example, he could take care of seniors. Because starting youth work at the age of 65 would be a bit weird, wouldn’t it? “
Meurer’s greatest wish for his birthday: “That the so-called little people like nurses, cashiers, police officers, garbage collectors or caretakers receive more attention. Otherwise our democracy will fall apart. “
And what does Meurer look like after seven years? “I’m hysterical and obsessive about my own basic approach. That is dangerous, but when you have it under control, wonderful! “