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The theologian said June 19 that ‘the original sin of the Synodal Way’ was that it did not base itself on the Pope's letter to the Church in Germany, with its ‘proposal of being guided by the Gospel and the basic mission of evangelization.’
Westerhorstmann teaches theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville’s campus in Austria.
The documents appeared to indicate that the project had so far cost more than 5.7 million euros (around $6 million).
NEWS ANALYSIS: Critics of the effort don’t disagree with the need for reform — they disagree that the solutions posed actually address the crisis, raising questions of underlying motives.
The synodal assembly has voted in favor of documents calling for the priestly ordination of women same-sex blessings, and changes to teaching on homosexual acts.
Since the letter's publication, 11 more bishops have added their names.
The website of the Diocese of Limburg published a report on the panel discussion ‘Out in Church,’ without criticizing it or clarifying Church teaching.
Its initial signatories included 49 bishops from the United States.
Over 70 bishops from four continents warn that heterodox German reform efforts risk fracturing Church unity, adversely impacting the Church globally.
The Vatican has not commented on the conversation and rarely addresses discussions during private papal audiences.
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