Synod proposal could give ‘doctrinal authority’ to local bishops’ conferencesBishops' conferences could essentially become the doctrine makers of their own local churches, thus completely undermining the unity of the Church.Synod members are discussing a proposal that would give bishops “doctrinal authority,” essentially having the Catholic Church break up into numerous different, often contradictory bodies.As the 300-plus members of the Synod on Synodality’s second session gather in the Paul VI Audience Hall, they began today the fourth of five modules of discussions that form part of the monthlong event.Between October 2 and October 27, the members are working through the Instrumentum...