Bishop Mylo Hubert Vergara of Pasig, Philippines has called on Church leaders across Asia to remain faithful to the synodal journey, reminding them that synodality must not be reduced to a mere slogan or short-lived program.
Addressing the Asian bishops on the theme “The Conversion of Bonds for a Synodal Church in Asia: The Crucial Role of the Local Churches,” Fr. Vimal Tirimanna, CSsR, emphasized the Asian Church’s mission to live authentic synodality. He explained that the term “bonds” does not refer to rigid structures but to a dynamic network of relationships within and beyond the Church.
Bishops, Church leaders, and experts from across Asia have converged at the Baan Phu Waan Pastoral Training Center in Sampran, Thailand, for a weeklong seminar on Synodality, running from September 22 to 26, 2025.
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore has released an Archdiocesan Pastoral Plan describing its goals and priorities for the next 10 years. Titled “Communion in Mission”, the plan was released on the archdiocesan website on Sept 8, the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Over 70,000 pilgrims from more than 100 countries gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Saturday evening for the Pentecost Vigil, a highlight of the Jubilee for Ecclesial Movements, Associations, and New Communities.
The Catholic Diocese of Kurnool in South India inaugurated its Diocesan Synod on May 26, 2025, at Jeevasudha Pastoral Bhavana, marking a significant step towards renewed pastoral planning and ecclesial discernment.
The president of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conference (FABC) expressed that he looks forward to the newly elected Pope Leo XIV exercising “a truly synodal leadership.”
In a significant step towards embedding synodality at the grassroots, the Latin Catholic Church in India has embarked on the accelerated implementation of its recently launched Pastoral Plan.
The Rwandan Bishops' Conference gathered fifty delegates—including bishops, priests, religious men and women, and lay faithful—for a synodal assembly in Mbare from 2 to 6 March.
The newest cardinal of the Philippines vowed to put Synodality at the center of his ministry and become a symbol of unity and communion as “bridge-builders.”
Pope Francis welcomed the Holy Synod of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church, marking their first visit to Rome and celebrating the ecumenical progress between the Catholic Church and this ancient Indian Christian tradition.
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.
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.
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.
At the opening of the second session of the 16th General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, Pope Francis underscored the importance of lay involvement in shaping a Church that is humble, inclusive, and guided by the Holy Spirit.
In a significant address to parish priests gathered for the International Meeting "Parish Priests for the Synod", Pope Francis issued a heartfelt appeal for priests worldwide to actively engage in the ongoing synodal process.
In a synodal Church, we are encouraged to embrace new perspectives and approaches. During our last XXVI general chapter in Rome in 2021, I learned about an innovative process used in religious life.
"Jesus, as a discerning shepherd, consistently acted following the will of His Father, exemplifying humility in his ministry. He guides us, as priests, to embrace humility," Cardinal Ferrão the Prelate.
“Now, we are all called to respond to this collective discernment and to once again contribute to the further enrichment and maturation of the Church's synodal reflections,” said Garcera.
"Now we think of the Synodal Church, which the Pope wants us to think of as God's people baptized and into the great family of God," Enrique Figaredo said.
