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.
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich will serve as relator general. Read more
Bishop Georg Bätzing welcomed the new global “process” for the synod on synodality. Read more
The synod will officially open with a “diocesan phase” in October. Read more
Ireland’s Catholic bishops have announced that they will hold a national synodal assembly “within the next five years.” Read more
Pope Francis Saturday appointed a Spanish priest and a French religious sister as under-secretaries of the Synod of Bishops. Read more
Strengthening synodality is “the most important contribution” the Catholic Church can make to ecumenical dialogue, especially dialogue with the Orthodox,... Read more
The next ordinary Synod of Bishops will be a synod on synodality, the Vatican announced March 7. Read more