Syllabus of Errors

The Syllabus of Errors is a document issued by the Catholic Church in 1864, listing beliefs considered incompatible with Christian faith and morals. It addresses various modern ideas that contradict Church teachings, such as secularism, socialism, and rationalism. The document aims to clarify Church doctrine and warn against these erroneous views, emphasizing the importance of faith and tradition in guiding moral and social issues. It serves as a formal statement to help Catholics discern true teachings from mistaken or conflicting ideas prevalent in the modern world.