The Synodal Path is in contradiction to Vatican II
A break with the Council The Synodal Path is in Contradiction to Vatican II – Part III of the Debate on Current Forms of Synodality. Synodal Assembly by Peter C. Düren The Synodal Way claims to stand firmly on the foundation of the Second Vatican Council: "The texts of the Council remain authoritative for today's reflection on the people of God and the priestly ministry" (Priestly Existence). But a closer look at the texts proves the exact opposite. So it says in the plot text "The celibacy of the priests": "A higher value of the celibate way of life can no longer be responsibly represented at least since the Second Vatican Council." Is that correct? No! In fact, the Council says exactly the opposite, namely that the alumni (the candidates for the priesthood) "must clearly recognize the primacy of virginity consecrated to Christ" (OT 10). Bending of Council statements Is the bending of Council statements an unfortunate slip-up? no way. The ag