After the final vote, Pope Francis spoke briefly to the assembly, thanking its members and organizers, and telling those gathered that the Holy Spirit is the protagonist of synodal process.

Source: https://www.thecatholictelegraph.com/synod-on-synodality-2023-final-report-calls-for-greater-co-responsibility-in-church/93934

A synodal church, what Pope Francis calls “a church which listens”, seeks to, as the Book of Revelation 2:7 urges: “listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches”.

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Hollerich declined to say how the female members of the meeting would be known, given that members have long been known as “synodal fathers.”

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Let’s get this synodal thing going,’” said Ruddy.

Source: https://www.ncregister.com/news/a-synodal-long-game-changing-structure-to-change-doctrine

Pope Francis conceded that “the synodal process may often seem arduous, and at times we may become discouraged”.

Source: https://catholicoutlook.org/lenten-prayer-resources-published-for-synod-of-bishops/

She singled out the Davenport Diocese for the “leadership and effectiveness of the synodal invitation” in the diocese.

Source: https://catholicmessenger.net/2023/03/pope-francis-conference-inspires-stellar-gathering-at-st-ambrose-university/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pope-francis-conference-inspires-stellar-gathering-at-st-ambrose-university

The cardinal said, “If we want a synodal Church, we need to ask ourselves if we believe that the Spirit manifests freely through all persons and their life stories, even in points of view completely different and diverse from our own positions.

Source: https://catholicmessenger.net/2023/06/communicating-with-open-hearts-and-arms/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=communicating-with-open-hearts-and-arms

The synodal dialogues gave deep witness to the beautiful forms of community that flourish at all levels in the life of the Church.

Source: https://catholicoutlook.org/cardinal-mcelroy-on-the-voices-of-synodal-dialogue/

“This duty remains in force once the synodal assembly has ended,” it said.

Source: https://thetablet.org/as-synod-on-synodality-opens-pope-urges-fasting-from-publicity/

This is an essential goal of the synodal journey that the church has undertaken, guided by the key words – communion, participation, mission,” he said.

Source: https://catholicleader.com.au/news/mission-begins-by-meeting-jesus-in-the-scriptures-and-the-eucharist-pope-says/

When Pope Francis is inviting the church to retrieve its synodal dimension, at the same time, he is sending a very strong message to society.

Source: https://catholicoutlook.org/synodality-at-the-core-of-pope-francis-ministry/