Synod

Sr Nathalie Becquart, the undersecretary of the Synod of Bishops discusses how to accompany dioceses or local church communities in implementing a synodal process, based on experiences from the Secretariat General of the Synod. She emphasizes two foundational principles...

In this interview, Sr Nathalie Becquart, XMCJ, reminds us of a special link between the Jubilee Year celebration and the synodal journey of the Church. She says that the synodal approach fosters hope amidst challenges, encourages dialogue across diverse backgrounds...

Is there a connection between Ignatian spirituality and the Synod on Synodality? Yes! Ignatian discernment. Pope Francis’ experience as a Jesuit and his deep grasp of Ignatian Spirituality have clearly influenced his ways of thinking about what it is to be a synodal Church...

More than 120 students from 14 US Catholic universities embarked on a transformative pilgrimage to Rome during the Second Session of the Synod on Synodality. The trip provided an opportunity for the participants to engage deeply with the synodal vision...

Reflecting on synodality, Cardinal Chow highlights the value of harmony, which he distinguishes from uniformity. He notes that respecting unity in plurality, while maintaining harmony is crucial for regions like Hong Kong where he is the Bishop, and on the Asian continent in general...

Fr Orobator describes the Synodal process as a “remodeling” of the Church, inviting reflection, listening and a collaborative spirit. He likens it to a structure undergoing renovation. Just as craftsmen and artisans work together to reshape a building...

Father Enrique Figaredo, SJ, Apostolic Prefect of Battambang, Cambodia, is one of the participants at the Synod on Synodality. He reflects on the impact of the synodal process, highlighting how synodality is shaping the Church’s mission...

Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, SJ, the Synod’s Relator-General, emphasizes the importance of communal and ecclesial discernment towards building a Church where every Christian’s voice is heard and valued.

The second session of the Synod on Synodality started in a spirit of anticipation and hope as delegates from around the globe gathered for this final assembly in a multi-year journey aimed at deepening inclusivity, dialogue, and participation within the Church.

Let us pray that the Church continue to sustain a synodal lifestyle in every way, as a sign of coresponsibility, promoting the participation, communion and mission shared by priests, religious and laity.

The eyes of Catholics around the world are on the Vatican as the days count down towards the start of the second session of the ongoing Synod on Synodality, which will hold from 2-27 October. The central theme for the discussions...

Sister Nathalie Becquart is a French Xaverian religious who was chosen by Pope Francis as Under-Secretary of the General Secretariat of the Synod. She shares with us her experience at the end of the first session of the General Assembly on synodality.