Gerard Ludwig Müller

Gerard Ludwig Müller is a German cardinal and former Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, known for his conservative stance within the Catholic Church. He has been a vocal critic of Pope Francis' reforms, particularly regarding issues of synodality and the role of women, asserting that the papacy has strayed from traditional doctrine. Müller has called for a reevaluation of the direction taken by the Church under Francis, emphasizing a desire to return to a more doctrinally rigorous approach.