Final Document from Synod 2024 Released

The final document from the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod was published on the conclusion of the final session. The document is a culmination of heartfelt discussions, diverse voices, and the shared commitment of people around the world, dedicated to strengthening our journey together. The SynodalJourney that began in 2021 is not ending here—it’s only just beginning. This document opens new pathways for us to move forward as Missionary Disciples and Pilgrims of Hope on our shared journey together.

in his closing address, Pope Francis remarked, "In our time marked by wars, we must be witnesses of peace, even by learnin hoe to live out our differences in conviviality. For this reason, I do not intend to publish an Apostolic Exhortation. There are already highly concrete indicationsin the Document that can be a guide for the mission of the Churches, in their specific continents and contexts. That is why I am making it immediately available to everyone."

In the homily of the Mass of the conclusion of the synod, Pope Francis drew the picture of a church community that "lays down the mantle of resignation" and "dirty their hands" in the midst of the evils of humanity as "children slaves to work". Like Bartimaeus, we have been called to rise, see anew, and follow Christ on the way.

To access the final document, click on the following link:
https://mcusercontent.com/5d77b8797349ec78b2ec47f6a/files/50fba793-3b4c-656f-e8a9-f48251f366f9/ENG_final_document_Synod_2021_24.pdf

To read Pope Francis' homily from the final Mass of the conclusion of the synod, click below:
https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/homilies/2024/documents/20241027-omelia-conclusione-sinodo.pdf

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