Dominican Father Timothy Radcliffe will lead the Catholic bishops and participants in the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in a retreat near Rome from Oct. 1–3 at the invitation of Pope Francis, according to the cardinal.

Source: https://www.ncregister.com/cna/controversial-dominican-priest-to-lead-october-retreat-for-bishops-at-start-of-synod

In October, the universal stage will begin with the sixteenth Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, which will bring together 300 bishops and laity at the Vatican.

Source: https://insidethevatican.com/news/newsflash/letter-120-2023-mon-aug-28-burke-on-the-synod/