Synod on Synodality – Final Report Released
13 November, 2024
A working translation of the Final Document of the Synod on Synodality is now available in an English translation. A copy is available through the Synod website of the General Secretariat:
https://www.synod.va/en/news/final-document-of-the-xvi-assembly.html
The Conclusion of the Synod
The Synod concluded with a Mass on Sunday 27 October 2024 at St Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The Homily of Pope Francis provided at the conclusion of the Second Assembly is available here:
The Future of Synodality: Reflections on the Final Document
Daniel Ang, who has been involved with the Synod Working Group over the last three years, provides an insight into the document and the future of synodality in the Church:
https://catholicweekly.com.au/future-of-synodality-reflections-on-the-final-document/
Dilexit Nos
Pope Francis fourth encyclical, Dilexit Nos: On the Human and Divine Love of the Heart of Jesus Christ, was released during the Synod on 24 October 2024. A copy of the document is available here:
While the document does not directly address synodality, the whole tone of the document is written from a synodal perspective.
Other news from the Synod
- Publishing synod document, pope says he will not write exhortation – https://www.cathstan.org/us-world/publishing-synod-document-pope-says-he-will-not-write-exhortation#:~:text=After%20members%20of%20the%20Synod,the%20entire%20Church%20to%20implement.
- Synodality demands transparency and accountability from bishops – https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/guest-voices/synodality-demands-transparency-and-accountability-bishops
- Susan Pascoe and Bishop Shane Mackinlay have been interviewed for Geraldine Doogue’s Plenary Matters podcast – Plenary Matters Podcast Series – Apple Podcasts
- Vatican News report on Pope Francis presenting the Final Document – Pope: The Synod Document is a gift to the People of God – Vatican News
- Crux wrap-up of the “miracle” of the Synod – In the end, Pope Francis steered his synod toward a soft landing | Crux
- Cardinal Czerny’s perspective – Cardinal Czerny: Legacy of Synod on Synodality will be a ‘refreshed’ missionary Church | Catholic News Agency
- CNS report – https://www.usccb.org/news/2024/pope-warns-against-becoming-sedentary-church-after-synods-close
