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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Analysis: A Chinese bishop takes the floor for the first time at the Synod on Synodality
There has been one noteworthy development so far in the Synod on Synodality’s second week — and it’s not the... Read more
Non-Catholic delegates put Christian unity in focus at Synod on Synodality
According to Cardinal Kurt Koch, the imperative for all Christian churches to journey, pray, and cooperate is Jesus’ own priestly... Read more
New cardinals say Europe is becoming the Catholic Church’s new ‘peripheries’
“When the Holy Father is talking about peripheries, I think the peripheries are moving. ... Maybe the peripheries are moving... Read more
Catholic bishops from mainland China and Taiwan in dialogue at Synod on Synodality
Bishop Norbert Pu is the Catholic Church’s first bishop born in Taiwan and is a delegate in the nearly monthlong... Read more
Women deacons off the table? Synod delegate claims ‘some women sense a call to priesthood’
“I think we have to look at the question very much from … the Spirit. ‘Is the Spirit calling women?’”... Read more
Lebanese bishop makes impassioned plea for peace at synod briefing
Bishop Mounir Khairallah of Batroun shared his personal experience of violence and forgiveness, recounting how his parents were murdered when... Read more
What’s behind the viral photo of Pope Francis venerating a chair?
CNA explains what was behind the viral photo of Pope Francis sitting before an ancient wooden chair during the first... Read more
Synod participants put spotlight on world’s poor and vulnerable on feast of St. Francis
Closing the first week of meetings, Synod on Synodality participants from different continents put a spotlight on the plight of... Read more
Analysis: This week at the Synod on Synodality — revolution or much ado about nothing?
The tone of the opening days of the synod’s final general assembly makes it apparent that, for the moment, there... Read more
Synod rules out women deacons; meetings called to be ‘laboratories of synodal life’
The Synod on Synodality commenced its second day on Thursday in which 356 participants convened at the Vatican. Read more
At Synod on Synodality, pope says Church needs new ways for bishops to be ‘synodal’
“Never can a bishop, or any other Christian, think of himself ‘without others,’” Pope Francis said Wednesday at the first... Read more
Pope Francis opens Synod on Synodality assembly with warning against personal ‘agendas’
The second session of the 16th Ordinary Synod of Bishops, running from Oct. 2–27, marks a critical phase in the... Read more
Pope Francis calls for global day of prayer, fasting amid escalating conflict in Holy Land
The pope’s surprise announcement comes the morning after Iran launched hundreds of missiles toward Israel. Read more
Pope Francis: We must acknowledge our sins, ask forgiveness to become missionary Church
During the penitential celebration on the eve of the Synod on Synodality, confessions and testimonies were shared by bishops, religious,... Read more
Decoding the Synod on Synodality: CNA’s essential terminology guide
As the Catholic Church kicks off the second session of the Synod on Synodality this week, it’s helpful to understand... Read more
Pope Francis steers delicate course on women, the Church, and the Synod on Synodality 2024
On Oct. 2, Pope Francis will open the second session of the Synod on Synodality, the last part of the... Read more
Theologian participating in Synod on Synodality heralds heterodox views
Spanish theologian Cristina Inogés argued in a recent document that “Christianity should never have become a religion.” Read more
Synod on Synodality retreat aims for ‘renewed’ Pentecost through Mary and the rosary
Cardinal Mario Grech opened a two-day retreat on Monday for participants of the second session of the Synod on Synodality. Read more
Lebanon crisis threatens Eastern Catholic participation at Vatican Synod on Synodality
The Lebanon-Israel situation could diminish the presence of Eastern Catholic patriarchs from Lebanon at the Vatican’s Synod on Synodality, which... Read more
Ahead of synod, prominent prelates publish on ‘LGBTQ issues’
Father Timothy Radcliffe and Father James Martin weigh in on same-sex attraction before the synod. Read more
