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.
Just days before the Synod on Synodality kicked off its first round of meetings at the Vatican, a letter from... Read more
Pope Francis underlined that “the primary task of the synod” is to “refocus our gaze on God, to be a... Read more
Six cardinals who are participating in this month’s Synod on Synodality — and five who are not — told CNA... Read more
Maronite Bishop Gregory Mansour said the Synod on Synodality can be a “source” of progress for the Church in “deepening... Read more
Bishop Robert Barron wrote a message to his flock before leaving for Rome for the Synod on Synodality, which will... Read more
In an Oct. 1 interview with the Spanish newspaper El Periódico, Martin stressed that “it is crucial to point out... Read more
Hundreds of synod delegates are meeting in a retreat center in Sacrofano, 20 miles north of Rome, for the three-day... Read more
The word “dubia” — plural for a “dubium” — literally means, from the Latin, “doubts.” But another way of translating... Read more
The cardinals said they submitted five questions, called a “dubia,” on Aug. 21 requesting clarity on several topics. Read more
Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández predicts that “those who expect big changes” to come out of this month’s Synod of Bishops... Read more
The theme of the event in the Paul VI Audience Hall will be “Let us learn from boys and girls.” Read more
The junior at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, who is majoring in physics and theology, said her participation is “very... Read more
Before thousands of young people and Christian leaders from around the world, Francis emphasized the importance of silent prayer. Read more
The 2023 Plenary Assembly of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops wrapped up on Thursday. Read more
Conscious of mounting tensions and open defiance around certain issues, the assembly in Wiesbaden served as a charged prelude to... Read more
“We are not going to allow ourselves to be distracted by the social media antics,” Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya said. Read more
The bishops gathered Monday in King City, Ontario, just outside of Toronto, for their four-day annual meeting. Read more
The prayer service will take place just days before the launch of the 16th General Assembly of the Synod of... Read more
“It’s time to abolish mandatory celibacy,” Bishop Felix Gmür of Basel told the Swiss newspaper NZZ am Sonntag on Sept... Read more
The Vatican has published the final list of names of those participating in the upcoming Synod on Synodality assembly in... Read more