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.
The Holy See press office said Dec. 7 that the pope met with his council of advisers for a two-day... Read more
The Holy Spirit is at work in the latest document of the Synod on Synodality, presenters said Thursday at a... Read more
At the heart of the synodal process is “a Church capable of radical inclusion,” according to a key document released... Read more
The Vatican revealed on Thursday the outline that will guide the next stage of discussions in the Synod on Synodality. Read more
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, the relator general of the Synod on Synodality, has said that he is convinced that the Second... Read more
The pope explained that he made the decision to provide more time for discernment. Read more
In a message marking the 60th anniversary of Vatican II’s opening, the general secretariat of the Synod on Synodality called... Read more
Artwork based on a listening session for Philadelphia-area Catholic university students drew global comment and criticism after it was shared... Read more
Two Spanish priests recently posted their analyses on social media of a controversial drawing posted to the Synod on Synodality... Read more
A social media stir has greeted the image of a “woman priest” posted to the Synod of Bishops’ Facebook page. Read more
Catholics with disabilities delivered to Pope Francis on Wednesday a report they prepared for the Synod on Synodality. Read more
The Synod on Synodality has thus far demonstrated the “joys, hopes, and wounds” shared by members of the Church in... Read more
The three-day event was overshadowed by turbulent scenes and early departures over the handling of contentious issues. Read more
The document pushed for changes to the Church’s teaching on homosexuality, bisexuality, gender identity, and masturbation. Read more
In late August, the leadership of the Synod of Bishops announced the next stage in the Catholic Church’s Synod on... Read more
The chief organizer of the Catholic Church’s Synod on Synodality has decried as “denunciation" the number of public criticism of... Read more
At a press conference in the Vatican on Friday, two cardinals introduced the “continental phase” of the Catholic Church’s Synod... Read more
The Swiss Bishops' Conference's report from the Synod says the Catholic Church was seen as suffering from clericalism as well... Read more
A group of 500 young Catholics in Ireland have signed a letter saying they love the Church’s teaching, but that... Read more
Jimmy Akin, a Catholic apologist and a host of the popular radio call-in show Catholic Answers Live, was tapped by... Read more