Second Session of the Synod on Synodality

The General Secretariat of the Synod has extended a heartfelt message of gratitude and support to Pope Leo XIV, following his recent election as the new Bishop of Rome and successor of St. Peter.

The Vatican has officially launched a structured accompaniment and evaluation process for the implementation phase of the Synod on Synodality, marking a critical step in embedding synodal principles into the daily life of the Church.

Pope Francis has released a note accompanying the Final Document of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, which concluded in October 2024.

The second session of the 1 6 t h S y n o d o f B i s h o p s concluded on October 26, 2024. A Final Document consisting of 155 sections was immediately published as per the Pope’s directive.

A Vatican official underlined the importance of “heart-to-heart relationships” in making Synodality a reality within the Church and beyond.

At the closing Mass of the Synod of Bishops, Pope Francis called on the Church to embody a spirit of active service, urging the faithful to become a “Church on her feet” that “gets its hands dirty” in responding to the world’s suffering.

The Apostolic Vicariate of Calapan (AVC) holds second collection in Masses for typhoon those affected “Kristine”, according to a “Pastoral Instruction re Special Second Collection in all Sunday Masses for Assistance to Heavily Affected Persons, Families and Communities Caused by Tropical Storm ‘Kristine’,” issued by Bishop Moises M. Cuevas.

The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) has announced that its upcoming Plenary Assembly, scheduled from January 28 to February 4, 2025, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, will emphasize a participatory and synodal approach, aiming at greater inclusivity within the Church.

Pope Francis, in his address on the final day of the Synod, emphasized that the path to a "synodal Church" lies in listening deeply to the Holy Spirit.

Bishop Pablo Virgilio David from Kalookan, a prominent figure in the Philippine Catholic Church, has been elected to a 17-member council responsible for guiding the implementation of the synodality process and preparing for the next synod.

Two Asian cardinals recently discussed their experiences in engaging young people in parishes and spiritual life, emphasizing the significance of youth involvement and listening within the Church.

Urging the Synod on Synodality, Sister Nirmala Alex Maria Nazareth, AC (Apostolic Carmel), president of Catholic women religious in India, emphasized that the poor, migrants, and refugees "must always be very close to the Church.”

Reflecting on the faith and communion of Chinese Catholics, two Chinese bishops, Joseph Yang Yongqiang and Vincent Zhan Silu, extended their greetings to Pope Francis and other delegates at the ongoing Synod on Synodality, Vatican City, in October 2024.

As the Synod of Bishops progresses into its second session of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly, Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, S.J., the Synod’s general rapporteur, delivered a significant presentation focused on the theme of “places,” which is central to Part III of the Instrumentum laboris.

In a heartfelt letter to Catholics in the Middle East, Pope Francis has offered a message of solidarity and hope amid the ongoing violence and suffering in the region.

Pope Francis addressed a profound and heartfelt message to the newly elevated Cardinals, emphasizing their call to embody compassion and mercy in a world ravaged by suffering and injustice.

On 11 October, in a profoundly symbolic ecumenical vigil commemorating the anniversary of the Second Vatican Council, Pope Francis gathered with Christian leaders from various denominations and believers from across the globe in Protomartyrs Square, an event rich in both historical and theological significance.

Bishop Pablo Virgilio "Ambo" David of Kalookan had an unforgettable encounter with Pope Francis during an early arrival at the Synod Hall.

The ten Study Groups of the Synod on Synodality are open to contributions from all Catholics until June
2025.

One year after Hamas’ largest terrorist attack on Israeli soil, Pope Francis expressed his solidarity with
the victims of continued violence in the Middle East.