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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New ‘grammar of synodality’ on display at start of synod gathering
On its opening day, synod leaders also highlighted the many ways in which the current gathering breaks the mold of... Read more
St. Peter’s Basilica to offer nightly Eucharistic adoration during Synod on Synodality
The basilica will also host weekly candlelight rosary processions at 9 p.m. each Saturday in the month of October. Read more
Cardinal Zen expresses concerns about Synod on Synodality in leaked letter to bishops
Just days before the Synod on Synodality kicked off its first round of meetings at the Vatican, a letter from... Read more
Pope Francis: Synod on Synodality’s primary task ‘to refocus our gaze on God’
Pope Francis underlined that “the primary task of the synod” is to “refocus our gaze on God, to be a... Read more
Here’s what the Church’s newest cardinals think about the Synod on Synodality
Six cardinals who are participating in this month’s Synod on Synodality — and five who are not — told CNA... Read more
Maronite bishop: ‘I hope the synod will focus on servant leadership’
Maronite Bishop Gregory Mansour said the Synod on Synodality can be a “source” of progress for the Church in “deepening... Read more
Bishop Barron: As I leave for the Synod on Synodality
Bishop Robert Barron wrote a message to his flock before leaving for Rome for the Synod on Synodality, which will... Read more
Jesuit Father James Martin says there are many chaste gay priests in the Church
In an Oct. 1 interview with the Spanish newspaper El Periódico, Martin stressed that “it is crucial to point out... Read more
Synod on Synodality retreat looks to ‘transcend all our disagreements’
Hundreds of synod delegates are meeting in a retreat center in Sacrofano, 20 miles north of Rome, for the three-day... Read more
Answering the doubts: What are dubia?
The word “dubia” — plural for a “dubium” — literally means, from the Latin, “doubts.” But another way of translating... Read more
Cardinals send ‘dubia’ to Pope Francis ahead of Synod on Synodality
The cardinals said they submitted five questions, called a “dubia,” on Aug. 21 requesting clarity on several topics. Read more
‘Not much new’ will come out of this year’s synod, Vatican’s doctrine chief predicts
Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández predicts that “those who expect big changes” to come out of this month’s Synod of Bishops... Read more
Pope Francis to hold meeting with children at the Vatican on Nov. 6
The theme of the event in the Paul VI Audience Hall will be “Let us learn from boys and girls.” Read more
Meet Julia Oseka: The 22-year-old U.S. voting delegate at the Synod on Synodality
The junior at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, who is majoring in physics and theology, said her participation is “very... Read more
Pope Francis calls silence ‘essential’ at prayer vigil for Synod on Synodality
Before thousands of young people and Christian leaders from around the world, Francis emphasized the importance of silent prayer. Read more
Canadian bishops reject euthanasia, discuss Indigenous fund, synod at end of meeting
The 2023 Plenary Assembly of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops wrapped up on Thursday. Read more
German bishops conclude tense gathering with all eyes on Synod on Synodality in Rome
Conscious of mounting tensions and open defiance around certain issues, the assembly in Wiesbaden served as a charged prelude to... Read more
Cameroon archbishop: ‘No room for distraction’ for delegates to Synod on Synodality
“We are not going to allow ourselves to be distracted by the social media antics,” Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya said. Read more
Canadian bishops prepare for synod, discuss humanitarian efforts in Honduras
The bishops gathered Monday in King City, Ontario, just outside of Toronto, for their four-day annual meeting. Read more
Diocese of Rome: Thousands expected at Vatican for ecumenical prayer vigil ahead of synod
The prayer service will take place just days before the launch of the 16th General Assembly of the Synod of... Read more
