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Synod AOB blog

Pope approves convocation of post-synodal Ecclesial Assembly in 2028

Pope Francis officially initiates a new phase in the Church’s synodal journey by approving an accompaniment process that will culminate in an Ecclesial Assembly in 2028. Read more from Vatican News.
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Final Synod Document | Oct. 26, 2024

Currently only available in the original Italian, other languages are expected to be available in the coming days.
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Pope’s study groups reflect evolving nature of synod process, theologians say

In 1960 — two years before the start of the Second Vatican Council — Pope John XXIII established 10 preparatory commissions to lay the foundation of what would become a landmark event opening up the church to the modern world.
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Synod Study Groups

The Vatican's synod office has announced the creation of 10 study groups to explore topics raised during the last session of the synod:
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archbishop Lori

Invitación a la etapa provisional del Sínodo

Al concluir la Etapa Interina, un informe sobre lo compartido pasará a formar parte de la síntesis de la Región Episcopal IV, que será presentado a la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos para su inclusión en el informe nacional a la Santa Sede.
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archbishop Lori

Synod Interim Stage Invitation

During this stage of the multi-year, worldwide process of prayer and conversation, we will gather as members of our local Church to reflect specifically on the structures that exist within the Church.
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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 on Synodality assembly.
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Vatican offers details on how synod will work, media access

After Pope Francis told journalists aboard his flight from Mongolia that the discussions at the assembly of the Synod of Bishops will not be open to the public or to reporters to "safeguard the synodal climate," the Vatican held a news conference to tell reporters what to expect.
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