Summary
Cardinal George Pell criticized the Synod on Synodality, a document published posthumously in The Spectator. He described it as a “toxic nightmare,” focusing on the metaphor of the big tent used to explain the Synodal process. Pell argued that the Synod failed to address the Church’s need for diversity and inclusivity by including already accepted groups like Maronites and Chaldeans, instead suggesting welcoming people who have no religious affiliation or may be interested in exploring Catholicism. The article refers to this as “The Two-Step Plan,” where initially the Church accepts everyone to prevent exclusion, followed by these new members joining the faith. Cardinal Pell criticized this approach, noting its failure based on his own experience with Anglicanism, where he witnessed churches compromising and changing drastically to become more inclusive but remaining empty. He argued that following a two-step plan will inevitably lead to compromise and dilution of core teachings in Catholicism.
Key Topics
Cardinal Pell, Synod on Synodality, Diversity in the Church
