Synod Proposal to ‘Decentralize’ Doctrinal Authority Met With Major Pushback

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Synod Proposal to ‘Decentralize’ Doctrinal Authority Met With Major Pushback
Daniel Ibáñez
Above, participants are seen gathering at the synod on Oct. 10 at the Vatican. Days later, a proposal to decentralize doctrinal authority in the Catholic Church was met with significant pushback.

Decentralizing doctrinal authority, or deciding certain doctrinal questions at local levels rather than universally, has been seen as a pivotal step for those aiming to make dramatic changes to Catholic teaching.