2024 Synod
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What’s behind the viral photo of Pope Francis venerating a chair?
CNA explains what was behind the viral photo of Pope Francis sitting before an ancient wooden chair during the first... Read more
Synod participants put spotlight on world’s poor and vulnerable on feast of St. Francis
Closing the first week of meetings, Synod on Synodality participants from different continents put a spotlight on the plight of... Read more
Synod rules out women deacons; meetings called to be ‘laboratories of synodal life’
The Synod on Synodality commenced its second day on Thursday in which 356 participants convened at the Vatican. Read more
Pope Francis opens Synod on Synodality assembly with warning against personal ‘agendas’
The second session of the 16th Ordinary Synod of Bishops, running from Oct. 2–27, marks a critical phase in the... Read more
Pope Francis calls for global day of prayer, fasting amid escalating conflict in Holy Land
The pope’s surprise announcement comes the morning after Iran launched hundreds of missiles toward Israel. Read more
Pope Francis: We must acknowledge our sins, ask forgiveness to become missionary Church
During the penitential celebration on the eve of the Synod on Synodality, confessions and testimonies were shared by bishops, religious,... Read more
Decoding the Synod on Synodality: CNA’s essential terminology guide
As the Catholic Church kicks off the second session of the Synod on Synodality this week, it’s helpful to understand... Read more
Theologian participating in Synod on Synodality heralds heterodox views
Spanish theologian Cristina Inogés argued in a recent document that “Christianity should never have become a religion.” Read more
Ahead of synod, prominent prelates publish on ‘LGBTQ issues’
Father Timothy Radcliffe and Father James Martin weigh in on same-sex attraction before the synod. Read more
Bishop Álvarez chosen by Pope Francis to participate in Synod on Synodality
Exiled Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Álvarez is slated to be among the participants in the second and last session of the... Read more
Here’s what will be new at the Synod on Synodality part 2
The 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops will begin Oct. 2–27 in Rome, the second part of... Read more
Synod on Synodality: Bishops launch regional workshops ahead of October meeting in Rome
Around the world, bishops together with the Catholic faithful of their dioceses are gearing up for the second session of... Read more
Vatican to publish Instrumentum Laboris for October’s Synod on Synodality meeting
The Instrumentum Laboris, or “working tool” for the upcoming 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, will be... Read more
UPDATE: Theologians hold closed-door meeting in Rome on guidance document for October synod
The June 4–13 closed-door gathering of experts in theology, ecclesiology, and canon law is being held at the Jesuit general... Read more
Pope Francis tells world’s parish priests: The Church could not go on without you
Pope Francis published a letter on Thursday addressed to all parish priests in the world with his advice for building... Read more
Rome to host World Meeting of Parish Priests in preparation for Synod on Synodality
The World Meeting of Parish Priests for the Synod on Synodality will be held April 29–May 2 in Sacrofano, Rome. Read more
Byzantine Catholic priest ‘overjoyed’ to join special Synod on Synodality meeting
Father Artur Bubnevych said he is honored and delighted to be among the five priests from the U.S. selected to... Read more
Pope Francis launches study groups to analyze Synod on Synodality’s key issues
The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis has launched synodal study groups to analyze key issues ahead of October’s Synod... Read more
