Synod on Synodality Updates and Latest News
The Synod on Synodality, initiated by Pope Francis in October 2021, is a multiyear process initiated by Pope Francis to enhance the communion, participation, and mission of the Church. The Catholic Church’s massive synodal process has already undergone diocesan, national, and continental stages. It culminates in two global assemblies at the Vatican. The first monthlong session of the Synod on Synodality, concluded on Oct. 29, 2023, with the finalization of a 42-page synthesis report. The October 2024 session is expected to produce a final report, which will be presented to Pope Francis for his consideration in issuing any related teaching.
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Pope Francis launches 2-year synodal path with call to ‘encounter, listen, and discern’
The diocesan phase of the Synod on Synodality will last from October 2021 to April 2022. Read more
Pope Francis: Path to 2023 Synod on Synodality faces 3 ‘risks’
The two-year process leading to the synod formally opens this weekend. Read more
Pope Francis: Synodal process not about ‘gathering opinions,’ but ‘listening to the Holy Spirit’
He was addressing Catholics from the Diocese of Rome. Read more
Catholic bishops in Thailand prepare for synod on synodality
Church leaders in Thailand are preparing for the 2023 synod on synodality, as the Vatican released a preparatory document for... Read more
Vatican releases synod on synodality preparatory documents
The Vatican unveiled a working document and handbook. Read more
Lay Catholic to represent Church in Poland at opening of synodal process in Rome
Aleksander Bańka is a professor specializing in the history of philosophy and religion. Read more
Cardinal asks monastic communities to pray for the 2023 synod on synodality
On Oct. 9-10, the Catholic Church will begin the first phase of a synodal process culminating in the 2023 meeting... Read more
Cardinal Grech: Synodality is not a ‘fad’ of the pope
He said that synodality is “the form and style of the early Church.” Read more
Members of commissions preparing synod on synodality unveiled
The synod will open with a “diocesan phase” in October. Read more
Pope Francis names Jesuit cardinal to key synod on synodality position
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich will serve as relator general. Read more
German Catholic bishops’ leader: ‘Synodal Way’ and Rome synod have ‘common goal’
Bishop Georg Bätzing welcomed the new global “process” for the synod on synodality. Read more
Vatican asks all Catholic dioceses to take part in synod on synodality
The synod will officially open with a “diocesan phase” in October. Read more
Ireland’s Catholic bishops announce national synodal assembly
Ireland’s Catholic bishops have announced that they will hold a national synodal assembly “within the next five years.” Read more
Pope Francis names religious sister, priest as under-secretaries of the Synod of Bishops
Pope Francis Saturday appointed a Spanish priest and a French religious sister as under-secretaries of the Synod of Bishops. Read more
Vatican cardinal: Synodality is a vital tool in Catholic-Orthodox dialogue
Strengthening synodality is “the most important contribution” the Catholic Church can make to ecumenical dialogue, especially dialogue with the Orthodox,... Read more
Pope Francis announces a Synod on Synodality for the Catholic Church
The next ordinary Synod of Bishops will be a synod on synodality, the Vatican announced March 7. Read more
