Synod on Synodality Updates and Latest News
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.
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Vatican asks bishops to invite local Protestant and Orthodox leaders to participate in synodal path
The letter was sent by Cardinal Kurt Koch and Cardinal Mario Grech. Read more
Pope Francis: Synodality is not a ‘search for majority consensus’
The pope was speaking to French Catholic Action groups. Read more
Synod snafu: The USCCB tweet Catholic Twitter can't stop talking about
No one ever said gathering constructive input from the world's 1 billion Catholics was going to be easy. But a... Read more
Synod of Bishops restores resource page link to New Ways Ministry, issues apology
The restoration of the link reversed a previous decision to remove the LGBT outreach group from the webpage. Read more
Synod of Bishops removes resource page link to New Ways Ministry
The U.S. bishops’ conference expressed its disapproval of the LGBT outreach ministry in 2010. Read more
Archbishop Aquila urges Catholics to 're-acquire a biblical worldview' this Advent
In a pastoral note for Advent, Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver urged Catholics to seek a way of seeing the... Read more
Synod on Synodality organizers want local stage to focus on one fundamental question
Cardinal Mario Grech was addressing the Italian bishops. Read more
Synod’s chief organizer to US bishops: Don’t be afraid to tell us frankly what you hear
Cardinal Mario Grech sent a 14-minute video message to the USCCB Fall General Assembly. Read more
Nuncio to U.S. bishops: Catholic Church must be ‘unapologetically pro-life’
The U.S. Catholic bishops’ effort to equip parishes and communities to support pregnant and parenting moms in need exemplifies a... Read more
Vatican gives world’s dioceses more time to consult Catholics ahead of Synod on Synodality
Dioceses now have until Aug. 15, 2022, to submit consultation summaries. Read more
Indigenous prayers, dancing in San Bernardino Synod Mass spark backlash
The Diocese of San Bernardino says its opening Mass for the Synod on Synodality Oct. 17 sought to celebrate the... Read more
Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa launches synodal process in Holy Land
The process will open simultaneously in Israel, Palestine, Jordan, and Cyprus. Read more
Synod on Synodality a learning opportunity for Catholic Church, Archbishop Gomez says
The upcoming gatherings of Catholics for a synodal process are important opportunities for outreach, support, and communication, according to Archbishop... Read more
Catholic leader says his archdiocese won’t take part in global synodal process, citing ‘ideological’ risk
His archdiocese is one of the world’s smallest. Read more
Vatican launches prayer website ‘to accompany’ Synod on Synodality
The app Click To Pray will also promote prayer for the synodal process. Read more
Cardinal Dolan outlines 7 ‘non-negotiables’ for the Synod on Synodality
In an attempt to bring clarity to Pope Francis’s vision for the Synod on Synodality for his flock, Cardinal Timothy... Read more
As Catholic dioceses across the world embark on the synodal path, experts offer advice
Supporters bill it as one of the most important Catholic events since Vatican II. Read more
US dioceses prepare to open synod process this month
Dioceses across the United States are preparing for the consultation process for the Synod on Synodality, a two-year, worldwide undertaking... Read more
Pope Francis launches 2-year synodal path with call to ‘encounter, listen, and discern’
The diocesan phase of the Synod on Synodality will last from October 2021 to April 2022. Read more
Pope Francis: Path to 2023 Synod on Synodality faces 3 ‘risks’
The two-year process leading to the synod formally opens this weekend. Read more
