Vatican news In his final speech to the Synodal Assembly, Pope Francis presents the Final Document of the Synod as a “triple gift”. By Linda Bordoni Addressing the Synodal Assembly on Saturday evening, Pope Francis stressed that the Final Document, drawn up during the 2nd session of the Synod on Sinodality which began on October…
Vatican news The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CCBI) has announced that its upcoming Plenary Assembly will adopt a participatory and synodal approach, emphasizing inclusion within the Church. By LiCAS News The Plenary Assembly of Indian Bishops will be held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from January 28 to February 4, 2025, and will focus on the…
The topics of the role of young people and women in the Church were among the major themes during the discussions of Synod participants on the final document of the Synod, which is to be approved at the end of the General Assembly on Saturday. Participating in Tuesday’s press conference were Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu,…
At today’s synod press conference, speakers report that the draft final document was presented to the synod assembly. By Tiziana Campisi and Roberto Paglialonga The draft Final Document was distributed today, October 21, to all participants in the Synod. Speaking at the daily press briefing at the Vatican Press Office, Dr. Paolo Ruffini, Prefect of…
Cardinal Mario Grech, Secretary General of the Synod, celebrates the Mass dedicated to the Holy Spirit and reflects on the need to open oneself to the Holy Spirit, particularly in the synodal path. Votive Mass of the Holy SpiritOctober 21, 2024HOMILY OF CARDINAL MARIO GRECHSecretary General of the Synod Dear brothers and sisters, We have…
Three Vatican officials hold an online prayer vigil at the tomb of St. Peter to conclude the Digital Synod initiative, encouraging thousands of digital Catholic missionaries to serve the Church in the key of synodality. By Edoardo Giribaldi Digital missionaries gathered online Sunday afternoon, gathering virtually and in person around the tomb of the Apostle…
Students from across the United States gather in Rome to engage in conversation with leaders of the Synod Secretariat. By Linda Bordoni Some 140 university students, primarily from North America, gathered Friday evening in the Paul VI Hall to engage directly with leaders of the Synod Secretariat. The event, titled “University Students in Dialogue with…
During the press conference on October 17 at the Vatican Press Room, the work of the Churches engaged in the pastoral care of human mobility was praised. There is also a focus on caring for young people and people with disabilities, with calls for closer ties between the Roman Curia and local communities. By Antonella…
Over the weekend, the General Assembly of the Synod on Synodality focuses on decision-making processes, emphasizing the need for transparency, accountability and evaluation. By Christopher Wells The work at the Synod in recent days has focused on the Journey section of the Work instrumentwith a particular emphasis on how Church leaders make and implement decisions….
Thursday’s Synodal Assembly will focus on Christian unity. Cardinal Koch, Orthodox Metropolitan Job, Anglican Bishop Warner and Mennonite Pastor Graber are guests at the daily press briefing. By Roberto Paglialonga and Lorena Leonardi Following instructions from the Synod General Secretariat, Special Rapporteur Father Giacomo Costa encouraged Synod participants to be creative and not be afraid…