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Synod of Bishops
In Synod Closing Mass, Pope Francis Calls for "a Church that hears the cry of the world"
At the Synod on Synodality closing Mass on Sunday, Pope Francis said that a synodal Church must be “on the move” following Christ in serving those in need.
Synod on Synodality Concludes, Pope Francis Not to Issue Postsynodal Apostolic Exhortation
Follow EWTN News’ live coverage of the 2024 Synod on Synodality at the Vatican. Get real-time updates, expert analysis, and key insights.
Analysis: What Will the Final Document of the Synod on Synodality be Like?
The Synod on Synodality final document is set to be discussed and voted on this weekend. What will be in it?
Diaconate "is not today" the Answer for Promoting Women in Church Leadership: Doctrine of Faith Dicastery Prefect
Cardinal Víctor Fernández at a speech at the general congregation on Oct. 21 recalled that for the Holy Father the question of the female diaconate “is not ripe.”
Synod on Synodality Delegates Urge Young Catholics to Learn How to Listen to Others in a Polarized World
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich drew attention to the upcoming Nov. 5 U.S. elections and stressed the importance of seeing the person behind the opinion.
Analysis: Is the Synod on Synodality’s Focus on the Local Churches a Trojan Horse?
One gets the impression that many Synod on Synodality participants view the subject of local Churches as a kind of Trojan horse.
At Synod on Synodality, Non-Catholic Delegates Put Christian Unity in Focus
According to Cardinal Kurt Koch, the imperative for all Christian churches to journey, pray, and cooperate is Jesus’ own priestly prayer recorded in John 17.
Live Updates on Synod on Synodality: Delegates Debate the Catholic Church’s Future
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Synod on Synodality Participants Put Spotlight on World’s Poor, Vulnerable on St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day
Closing the first week of meetings, Synod on Synodality participants from different continents put a spotlight on the plight of the world’s poor and vulnerable.
Synod on Synodality Live Updates: Delegates Debate Catholic Church’s Future
Follow EWTN News’ live coverage of the 2024 Synod on Synodality at the Vatican. Get real-time updates, expert analysis, and key insights.
Pope Francis Steers Delicate Course on Women, the Church, and the Synod on Synodality 2024
Debate on women’s participation in the Catholic Church — including the idea of whether women could one day be deacons — is not on the agenda for this month’s assembly of the Synod on Synodality, but synodal conversations on the topic continue, some at the explicit invitation of Pope Francis.
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, and laypeople.
Decoding the Synod on Synodality: CNA’s Essential Terminology Guide
As the Church kicks off the second session of the Synod on Synodality this week, it’s helpful to understand some key terms and concepts.
What You Need to Know Bout Part 2 of the Synod on Syno wedality
The second Vatican assembly for the global Synod on Synodality will kick off in October, bringing together clerics and laity alike for a month of discussions.
Here’s What Will Be New at the October 2024 Synod on Synodality Session
The 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops will begin Oct. 2–27 in Rome, the second part of the Synod on Synodality.
Vatican Office Deletes Online Poll Showing Negative Response to Synod on Synodality
Posted Friday, the poll asked: “Do you believe that synodality as a path of conversion and reform can enhance the mission and participation of all the baptized?”
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 said require further consideration.
Pope Francis Talks Synod on Synodality and Homosexuality in New Interview
Asked about the synod assembly’s discussion of homosexuality, Pope Francis said: “When I say ‘everyone, everyone, everyone,’ [I’m speaking about] people.”
Synod on Synodality 2023: The Key Discussions and Decisions
Now that the October 4-29 Synod on Synodality meeting in Rome has drawn to a close, all eyes are on the final report emanating from the month-long ecclesiastical gathering.
The First Synod on Synodality Assembly is Over. What Comes Next?
Much remains unclear about what concretely will take place in the year leading up to the second and final Synod on Synodality assembly in October 2024.
