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.
Synod on Synodality delegates elected this week the members of a commission who will supervise the drafting of a “synthesis... Read more
At an Oct. 10 press conference on the Synod on Synodality, Cardinal Joseph Tobin responded to a question about those... Read more
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors has called on the synod to discuss sexual abuse this month. Read more
“All are invited to be part of the Church,” Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich said at the start of the Oct. 9... Read more
In an article published Friday in First Things, the archbishop was asked what he would say to those attending the... Read more
Patriarchs representing many Eastern Catholic Churches chanted prayers and processed up to the basilica’s Altar of the Chair. Read more
After consulting doctors, Cardinal Mario Grech said there was no reason to be alarmed about the spread of COVID at... Read more
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of October is for the Synod. Read more
Speaking to the Synod, an Eastern Orthodox bishop said the definition of synodality of the October assembly “differs greatly” from... Read more
Concerns linger about the potential for pressure groups to sway the synod’s course. Read more
Congolese Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu described synodality as “a new way of being a Church.” Read more
The Synod on Synodality’s official regulations no longer allow Synod delegates to share their personal interventions with the public. Read more
Facts, anecdotes, and analysis from the first week of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops at... Read more
CNA fact-checks the claim that Father Marko Rupnik’s artwork is featured prominently by Catholic institutions, including the Synod on Synodality... Read more
During the first full day of work Oct. 5, participants met in small groups of about 12 people where they... Read more
“The greatest urgency, the truest reform is that of making Jesus our passion, our love, our everything,” said the bishop... Read more
The cardinal was speaking at a conference in Rome on Oct. 3 on the theme “the synodal Babel” to discuss... Read more
Pointing synod delegates to texts by St. Basil on the Holy Spirit, the pope emphasized the importance of listening over... Read more
On its opening day, synod leaders also highlighted the many ways in which the current gathering breaks the mold of... Read more
The basilica will also host weekly candlelight rosary processions at 9 p.m. each Saturday in the month of October. Read more