Critics from Sachbuch-Couch note the rarity of seeing these issues through the eyes of someone at the very top of the hierarchy.
Andreas Sturm’s 2022 book, Ich muss raus aus dieser Kirche: Weil ich Mensch bleiben will (I Have to Get Out of This Church: Because I Want to Stay Human), is a raw and personal account of a high-ranking official’s departure from the Catholic Church. Andreas Sturm Ich Muss Raus Aus Dieser Kirche...
The subtitle reflects his main motivation—he felt he had to leave the hierarchy to "save his faith" and live with a clear conscience. 📝 Critical Reception Critics from Sachbuch-Couch note the rarity of seeing
He highlights the church’s treatment of women and the queer community. Notably, Sturm gained national attention in 2021 for defying the Vatican by blessing same-sex couples. focusing on several key friction points:
The book serves as a "merciless balance sheet" of his time in leadership, focusing on several key friction points: