COMMENTARY: Definitions of synodality have finally been offered in the synod’s final report, including everything and leaving nothing out. Pope Francis addresses those in attendance at the closing ...

From the beginning of his papacy, Pope Francis has waged war against clericalism and called on the clergy to be servants of the people of God. This struggle continued in the synod on synodality, which ...

(RNS) — The recently concluded extraordinary consistory, a convening of cardinals to discuss specific topics, gave a mixed message on synodality. At the consistory, they used a synodal process and ...

In his first speech from the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica, the newly elected Pope Leo XIV took the opportunity to endorse synodality, signaling that this cornerstone theological idea of Pope Francis ...

As an Indian Christian who did not participate in the synodal process, but who has been a committed women’s rights practitioner in India and globally for over 35 years, a recent seminar on synodality ...

Young adults, clergy and bishops participated in synodal circles during the National Catholic Association of Diocesan Directors of Hispanic Ministry conference in Newark, N.J., Oct. 23, 2025. Credit: ...

“Synodality” is a major theme of the Francis pontificate, but what the term means in its “Franciscan” register is not terribly clear. Vatican statements tend to talk around the meaning of the term, ...

Another consequence of the Synod on Synodality is the request for greater participation of the laity in the 'decision-making processes' and that this be done through new synodal structures and ...

Synodality is essentially cooperation with bells added. It is about listening, understanding and acting for the common good. That should not be too hard! Many religious orders and congregations have ...

You can find today’s readings here. “No one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the wine will burst the skins, and both the wine and the skins are ruined. Rather, new wine is poured into ...