Synod of Bishops
The Latest
Pope announces special 2019 Synod of Bishops on South American region
On Sunday, Pope Francis announced the decision to hold a special assembly of the Synod of Bishops, to take place... Read more
Pope announces pre-synod meeting with youth as participants
Pope Francis announced Wednesday that ahead of next year's synod of bishops on youth, a preliminary meeting will take place... Read more
Catholic youth have something to say – and the Church is listening
As preparations continue for next year's Synod of Bishops on young people, the Vatican hosted young adults and global experts... Read more
Could the canonization of Bl. Pier Giorgio happen next year?
Ahead of the 2018 synod on youth in Rome, a group of Catholic young people are asking for testimonies and... Read more
Millennials: Do you have something to say to the bishops? Here's your chance
The General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops announced the launch of a new website for the upcoming synod on... Read more
US bishops: Next synod must address disillusioned, indifferent youth
Next year’s synod, which will focus on young people, must address their most pressing problems, including indifference and disillusionment, U.S.... Read more
Youth raise voices ahead of 2018 synod: we want to follow Christ
At a prayer vigil with youth this weekend, Pope Francis said the Church needs to listen to the voice of... Read more
Bishops seek input from youth ahead of 2018 synod
An international conference this week in Rome is seeking feedback from young people on the upcoming 2018 Synod of Bishops,... Read more
Youth to be protagonists in upcoming synod of bishops
With the 2014-2015 Synod of Bishops on the Family barely falling out of sight, the preparatory document for the next... Read more
In latest meeting, Synod of Bishops finalizes preparatory doc for 2018
The Synod of Bishops met in Rome this week to finalize the preparatory document and questionnaire that will form the... Read more
Pope Francis: Where are vocations from? An encounter with God
When it comes to promoting vocations in the Church, Pope Francis said it all begins with an encounter with God... Read more
Youth, discernment Pope's pick for next synod theme
The theme for the 2018 Synod of Bishops has been released, and will focus on how to best teach the... Read more
Pope Francis' post-synod doc to be released April 8
The Vatican announced Thursday that Pope Francis’ highly anticipated post-synodal apostolic exhortation on the gifts and challenges of family life... Read more
Here's what the US bishops were most impressed with at the Synod
Most bishops at the recent Synod on the Family agreed that the Church should minister to married couples long after... Read more
Archbishop Chaput named as one of new members on synod council
On Saturday the names of the 15 cardinals and bishops chosen to prepare for the next synod were announced by... Read more
Bishop Robert Barron to academics: debate Ross Douthat, don't dodge him
Bishop Robert Barron has weighed in amid a media controversy after the Synod on the Family, saying some academic critics... Read more
Strengthen marriage with truth and mercy, Venezuela's Cardinal Urosa tells synod
Both truth and mercy can be found in consistent Catholic teaching on marriage, Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino of Caracas told... Read more
Archbishop Chaput: In Philly and in synod, support for Francis is obvious
In an Oct. 19 interview, Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia said that despite an implied assertion in America Magazine over... Read more
For German bishops mercy comes at a price, critics charge
As controversy continues to swirl around proposals by the German bishops at the Synod on the Family, the German bishops... Read more
What will the Synod’s final document look like?
As the second week of the synod draws to a close, it remains to be seen what the final product... Read more
