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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Swiss bishop calls for women’s ordination, end to celibacy ahead of synod
“It’s time to abolish mandatory celibacy,” Bishop Felix Gmür of Basel told the Swiss newspaper NZZ am Sonntag on Sept... Read more
Synod on Synodality: Read the final list of delegates
The Vatican has published the final list of names of those participating in the upcoming Synod on Synodality assembly in... Read more
Who are the Chinese bishops attending the Synod on Synodality?
Bishop Antonio Yao Shun of Jining and Bishop Joseph Yang Yongqiang of Zhoucun will participate in the October assembly. Read more
Synod 2023: Participants to include two bishops from mainland China, Archbishop Paglia
The leadership of the Synod on Synodality have released the final list of participants for the first session of the... Read more
Bishop who will attend synod: We must address issue of women deacons and priests
The bishop of San Francisco de Macorís in the Dominican Republic, Alfredo De la Cruz, said the Synod on Synodality... Read more
Synod 2023: What has Pope Francis said about synodality?
Synodality isn’t “a chapter in an ecclesiology textbook” or a “fad or a slogan to be bandied about in our... Read more
Cardinal Grech shares blessing for Synod on Synodality to be given after Sunday Mass
The general secretary of the synod has asked for prayers from all Catholics around the world for the upcoming session... Read more
Ordination of women should not be focal point of synod, Scandinavian cardinal says
Cardinal Anders Arborelius said the issue of ordaining women “cannot lead further, as priestly ministry is reserved to men in... Read more
Cardinal Cupich: ‘Nothing to be feared’ from ‘ancient reality’ of synod
“History has shown that the use of fear tactics by those who resist any kind of renewal that involves change... Read more
Pope Francis: Synod on Synodality ‘truly important’ despite being ‘of little interest to the general public’
The pope spoke about the significance of the synod nearly one month ahead of the first Synod on Synodality assembly... Read more
Pope Francis confirms Vatican envoy’s visit to China in wide-ranging interview
The pope also addressed “rigidity” in the Church and concerns about the Synod on Synodality. Read more
Cupich on German processes, same-sex blessings, role of women
The archbishop of Chicago spoke about the Germany Synodal Way and blessing of same-sex unions as well as the pontificate... Read more
Synod on Synodality: Here are the delegates representing the U.S. and Canada
A pair of U.S. college students, a religious sister who does karate, and two distinct sets of American bishops are... Read more
Synod on Synodality: Vatican publishes full list of participants
For the first time, laypeople will be full voting members of the synod, which begins in October. Read more
Cardinal Sarah: No synod can invent a ‘female priesthood’
Sarah, prefect emeritus of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, spoke July 3 at a... Read more
Synod on Synodality leaders: Full list of delegates for October assembly still under review
The June 20 media briefing was held at the Holy See Press Office to present the synod’s Instrumentum Laboris, a... Read more
Synod on Synodality: Your questions answered
The Vatican released a new document on June 20 outlining key questions for the upcoming 16th General Assembly of the... Read more
Synod on Synodality document outlines discussion questions for October assembly
“Discernment” topics include women deacons, priestly celibacy, and greater decision-making by the “People of God.” Read more
Pope Francis’ emphasis on synodality cited in joint Catholic-Orthodox statement
The first joint statement in seven years mentioned the pope’s hope for a synodal Church could eventually bring the Churches... Read more
Pope Francis encourages Marian shrines around the world to pray for Synod on Synodality
From the Philippines to Portugal, Marian shrines around the world will participate in a special day of prayer this Wednesday... Read more
