What happened
The Vatican’s former doctrinal chief has criticised the preparatory document for the Amazon synod, claiming that it contains “false teaching”. Cardinal Gerhard Müller said the working document used theological terms which are “not clearly defined”.
The synod, which will take place in October, will discuss the problems of the Amazon region, including threats to the environment. It is also expected to be dominated by debate over priestly celibacy.
What the cardinal said
Cardinal Müller, who served as prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith from 2012 to 2017, argued that the document represents a “U-turn” from normal theological practice.
