The Synod on Synodality, initiated by Pope Francis in October 2021, is a two-year, worldwide undertaking during which Catholics will be encouraged to submit feedback to their local dioceses. A synod is a meeting of bishops gathered to discuss a topic of theological or pastoral significance, in order to prepare a document of advice or counsel to the pope.
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, the relator general of the Synod on Synodality, has said that he is convinced that the Second... Read more
The pope explained that he made the decision to provide more time for discernment. Read more
In a message marking the 60th anniversary of Vatican II’s opening, the general secretariat of the Synod on Synodality called... Read more
Artwork based on a listening session for Philadelphia-area Catholic university students drew global comment and criticism after it was shared... Read more
Two Spanish priests recently posted their analyses on social media of a controversial drawing posted to the Synod on Synodality... Read more
A social media stir has greeted the image of a “woman priest” posted to the Synod of Bishops’ Facebook page. Read more
Catholics with disabilities delivered to Pope Francis on Wednesday a report they prepared for the Synod on Synodality. Read more
The Synod on Synodality has thus far demonstrated the “joys, hopes, and wounds” shared by members of the Church in... Read more
The three-day event was overshadowed by turbulent scenes and early departures over the handling of contentious issues. Read more
The document pushed for changes to the Church’s teaching on homosexuality, bisexuality, gender identity, and masturbation. Read more
In late August, the leadership of the Synod of Bishops announced the next stage in the Catholic Church’s Synod on... Read more
The chief organizer of the Catholic Church’s Synod on Synodality has decried as “denunciation" the number of public criticism of... Read more
At a press conference in the Vatican on Friday, two cardinals introduced the “continental phase” of the Catholic Church’s Synod... Read more
The Swiss Bishops' Conference's report from the Synod says the Catholic Church was seen as suffering from clericalism as well... Read more
A group of 500 young Catholics in Ireland have signed a letter saying they love the Church’s teaching, but that... Read more
Jimmy Akin, a Catholic apologist and a host of the popular radio call-in show Catholic Answers Live, was tapped by... Read more
Bishop Demetrio Fernández says “there is no lack of people who confuse the Holy Spirit with their own strange ideas.” Read more
During his opening address to the bishops’ plenary assembly July 4, the president of the Colombian bishops’ conference exhorted fellow... Read more
‘I’m in debt to people with disabilities,’ said Cardinal Grech. ‘One of them led me on the path of a... Read more
The pope spoke off the cuff to members of the International Union of Superiors General. Read more