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.
Preaching at Mass on September 24 during the ongoing FABC Bishops’ Seminar on Synodality in Thailand, Cardinal Stephen Chow of Hong Kong highlighted synodality as a journey that requires humility, patience, and deep trust in God.
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.
Pope Leo XIV has called on newly appointed bishops to confront clergy misconduct with courage and transparency, while rooting their ministry in synodality, dialogue, and closeness to the faithful.
The Singapore Archdiocese has acknowledged a need to better serve marginalised groups within the Catholic community, including those with special needs, the divorced and those identifying as LGBTQ+.
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.
Underscoring his commitment to fostering a more participatory and listening Church, Pope Leo XIV met with the Members of the XVI Ordinary Council of the General Secretariat of the Synod on Thursday afternoon at their headquarters along Via della Conciliazione.
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 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.
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.
In a landmark move to enhance the synodal spirit within the Church in India, the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) has officially launched the Basilica Rectors Association.
Since his election on March 13, 2013, Pope Francis has reshaped the papacy not by dominance, but by dialogue. With humility as his compass and empathy as his path, he has modeled a listening Church — a “synodal” Church — where every voice matters, especially those from the margins.
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.
The Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences (FABC) has established a Commission for Synodality, marking a significant step in strengthening the Church’s commitment to synodal governance across Asia.
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.
Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) and the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) has urged the Church to adopt a participatory and synodal approach to its mission.
