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Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich (right), relator general of Synod on Synodality, speaks to the media on June 20, 2023, at the temporary headquarters of the Holy See Press Office in Vatican City. Beside him is Cardinal Mario Grech, the Secretary General for the Synod of Bishops.

What you need to know about the Synod on Synodality

Sep 13, 2023

By Courtney Mares

The Church’s synodal process will culminate in two global assemblies at the Vatican. The first will take place Oct. 4–28... Read more

Bishop Mario Grech, secretary general of Synod of Bishops.

Pope Francis appoints Maltese bishop as secretary general of Synod of Bishops

Sep 16, 2020

Pope Francis appointed a new secretary general of the Synod of Bishops Wednesday.  Read more

Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri speaks to journalists Oct. 2, 2019.

Pope Francis appoints Maltese bishop pro-secretary general of Synod of Bishops

Oct 2, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope Francis has nominated Maltese Bishop Mario Grech pro-secretary general of the Synod of Bishops... Read more

Archbishop Charles Scicluna of Malta.

Maltese bishops: Divorced-and-remarried 'at peace with God' may receive Communion

Jan 13, 2017

By Elise Harris

As debate over Amoris laetitia continues to gain steam, the Maltese bishops have come out with a new set of... Read more