In a significant development, Pope Francis has approved the accompaniment and evaluation process for the Synod of Synodality’s implementation phase, which will culminate in an ecclesial assembly in the Vatican in October 2028. The Pope’s approval was given from his hospital bed at the Gemelli Hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment.
The Synod of Synodality, convened by Pope Francis in 2021, aims to promote a more synodal Church, emphasizing communion, participation, and mission. The process will involve various stages, including the formation of synodal teams, implementation plans, and evaluation assemblies at different levels, ultimately leading to the ecclesial assembly in October 2028.