Synod on Synodality
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.
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Cardinal Grech: Synodality is not a ‘fad’ of the pope
He said that synodality is “the form and style of the early Church.” Read more
Members of commissions preparing synod on synodality unveiled
The synod will open with a “diocesan phase” in October. Read more
Pope Francis names Jesuit cardinal to key synod on synodality position
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich will serve as relator general. Read more
German Catholic bishops’ leader: ‘Synodal Way’ and Rome synod have ‘common goal’
Bishop Georg Bätzing welcomed the new global “process” for the synod on synodality. Read more
Vatican asks all Catholic dioceses to take part in synod on synodality
The synod will officially open with a “diocesan phase” in October. Read more
Ireland’s Catholic bishops announce national synodal assembly
Ireland’s Catholic bishops have announced that they will hold a national synodal assembly “within the next five years.” Read more
Pope Francis names religious sister, priest as under-secretaries of the Synod of Bishops
Pope Francis Saturday appointed a Spanish priest and a French religious sister as under-secretaries of the Synod of Bishops. Read more
Vatican cardinal: Synodality is a vital tool in Catholic-Orthodox dialogue
Strengthening synodality is “the most important contribution” the Catholic Church can make to ecumenical dialogue, especially dialogue with the Orthodox,... Read more
Pope Francis announces a Synod on Synodality for the Catholic Church
The next ordinary Synod of Bishops will be a synod on synodality, the Vatican announced March 7. Read more
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