With Pope Leo’s Support, Vatican to Publish Document on Synod’s Final Phase

With Pope Leo’s support, Vatican to publish document on synod’s final phase

On Monday, the Synod of Bishops will publish the final synodal document on how local churches can implement the Synod's proposals, with Pope Leo's encouragement.

With pope’s support, Vatican to publish document on synod’s final phase

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Almost four years after Pope Francis opened the Catholic Church’s path toward synodality — a term many in the church had never heard before — his successor has thrown his support behind the last leg of the church’s synodal journey. The Synod of Bishops, which admitted women, lay and other non-bishop voting members among its ranks during its two universal assemblies in October 2023 and 2024, “naturally retains its institution…

Bishop urges Church to ‘do the B.E.S.T.’ as nat’l synod consultation ends

Bishop Herman Abcede presides over the closing Mass of the CBCP annual retreat and national consultation on synodal implementation in Tagbilaran City, Philippines, on July 3, 2025. CBCP NEWS TAGBILARAN City— A national consultation on synodal implementation concluded Thursday…

With pope's support, Vatican to publish document on synod's final phase - Catholic Review

VATICAN CITY — Almost four years after Pope Francis opened the Catholic Church’s path toward synodality — a term many in the church had never heard before — his successor has thrown his support behind the last leg of the church’s synodal journey. The Synod of Bishops, which admitted women, lay and other non-bishop voting members among its ranks during its two universal assemblies in October 2023 and 2024, “naturally retains its institutional pro…

With pope’s support, Vatican to publish document on synod’s final phase

By Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Almost four years after Pope Francis opened the Catholic Church's path toward