Cardinal Napier was resolute in opposing Communion for remarried divorcees during the synods on the family and has expressed concerns about how the Amoris Laetitia is interpreted and applied, particularly in the context of African cultural and religious norms. However, at the same time he has defended Pope Francis against accusations related to the document, suggesting that critics are misrepresenting and vilifying the Pope by ascribing errors to Amoris Laetitia without actually identifying them.