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.
Bishop Antonio Yao Shun of Jining and Bishop Joseph Yang Yongqiang of Zhoucun will participate in the October assembly. Read more
The leadership of the Synod on Synodality have released the final list of participants for the first session of the... Read more
The bishop of San Francisco de Macorís in the Dominican Republic, Alfredo De la Cruz, said the Synod on Synodality... Read more
Synodality isn’t “a chapter in an ecclesiology textbook” or a “fad or a slogan to be bandied about in our... Read more
The general secretary of the synod has asked for prayers from all Catholics around the world for the upcoming session... Read more
Cardinal Anders Arborelius said the issue of ordaining women “cannot lead further, as priestly ministry is reserved to men in... Read more
The Church’s synodal process will culminate in two global assemblies at the Vatican. The first will take place Oct. 4–28... Read more
“History has shown that the use of fear tactics by those who resist any kind of renewal that involves change... Read more
The pope spoke about the significance of the synod nearly one month ahead of the first Synod on Synodality assembly... Read more
The pope also addressed “rigidity” in the Church and concerns about the Synod on Synodality. Read more
The archbishop of Chicago spoke about the Germany Synodal Way and blessing of same-sex unions as well as the pontificate... Read more
A pair of U.S. college students, a religious sister who does karate, and two distinct sets of American bishops are... Read more
For the first time, laypeople will be full voting members of the synod, which begins in October. Read more
Sarah, prefect emeritus of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, spoke July 3 at a... Read more
The June 20 media briefing was held at the Holy See Press Office to present the synod’s Instrumentum Laboris, a... Read more
The Vatican released a new document on June 20 outlining key questions for the upcoming 16th General Assembly of the... Read more
“Discernment” topics include women deacons, priestly celibacy, and greater decision-making by the “People of God.” Read more
The first joint statement in seven years mentioned the pope’s hope for a synodal Church could eventually bring the Churches... Read more
From the Philippines to Portugal, Marian shrines around the world will participate in a special day of prayer this Wednesday... Read more
“Let us put the Holy Spirit back at the center of the Church; otherwise, our hearts will not be consumed... Read more