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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Synod organizer says Vatican doctrine office is studying women deacons
Cardinal Mario Grech said the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith is studying “the women’s diaconate” within the context... Read more
These are the members of the Synod on Synodality study groups
The Instrumentum Laboris, the guiding document for the October 2024 assembly, makes reference to these study groups throughout. Read more
New Instrumentum Laboris focuses on how to implement goals of Synod on Synodality
“Without tangible changes, the vision of a synodal Church will not be credible,” the Instrumentum Laboris, or “working tool,” says. Read more
Vatican to publish Instrumentum Laboris for October’s Synod on Synodality meeting
The Instrumentum Laboris, or “working tool” for the upcoming 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, will be... Read more
Theologians conclude evaluation of synod reports after Rome meeting
A group of 20 theologians concluded an evaluation of 107 synod reports from national bishops’ conferences and Eastern Catholic Churches... Read more
UPDATE: Theologians hold closed-door meeting in Rome on guidance document for October synod
The June 4–13 closed-door gathering of experts in theology, ecclesiology, and canon law is being held at the Jesuit general... Read more
U.S. bishops’ synod synthesis reveals desire for greater unity, evangelization
“This document reflects the sense that there exists among Catholics in the United States a deep desire to rebuild and... Read more
Cardinal Grech opens world meeting of priests: ‘Our stories are human stories’
The four-day meeting, which is taking place from April 29 to May 2 at the Fraterna Domus retreat house in... Read more
Byzantine Catholic priest ‘overjoyed’ to join special Synod on Synodality meeting
Father Artur Bubnevych said he is honored and delighted to be among the five priests from the U.S. selected to... Read more
Cardinal Grech’s controversial comments add to list of concerns on postsynodal study groups
The Maltese cardinal stated in a recent interview that a female diaconate would not be a “revolution” but a “natural... Read more
Five U.S. Catholic priests chosen to attend Synod on Synodality meeting at the Vatican
In a March 20 announcement, the USCCB said the five priests consist of four Latin rite priests and one Eastern... Read more
Pope Francis: Study groups to examine 10 Synod on Synodality themes through June 2025
Church experts will meet in study groups to examine the question of women deacons and other key topics through June... Read more
Pope Francis launches study groups to analyze Synod on Synodality’s key issues
The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis has launched synodal study groups to analyze key issues ahead of October’s Synod... Read more
Cardinal Zen publishes new critique of Synod on Synodality
The bishop emeritus of Hong Kong warns that the synod’s vision of the Church “can change everything, the doctrine of... Read more
German Catholics ask bishops to reconsider Synodal Way plans
Ahead of a high-stakes gathering of the German bishops next Monday, a lay group warned the prelates of moving “further... Read more
Synod on Synodality organizers invite 300 parish priests to a listening session in Rome
Synod on Synodality organizers are inviting 300 parish priests to come to Rome for a meeting of “listening, prayer, and... Read more
American dioceses will hold local synod ‘listening sessions’ through Lent 2024
The bishops’ conference suggested that dioceses hear from “voices that may not have been heard in earlier stages of the... Read more
Synod on Synodality next steps: Pope to choose ‘big questions’ for further study
The possible ordination of women to the diaconate is among the “matters of great relevance” that synod delegates in October... Read more
Bishop Barron in ‘frank disagreement’ with Synod on Synodality’s report on ‘development of moral teaching’
Bishop Robert Barron was not the only bishop to highlight the Synod on Synodality’s discussion of the relationship between “love... Read more
Chinese bishop reflects on his experience at the Synod on Synodality
Bishop Antonio Yao Shun of Jining recently said he was “cheered” to meet Catholics from around the world. Read more
