Synod 2023 - October 2023
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The First Session of the Synod on Synodality
The First Session of the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops occurred in the Paul VI Hall within Vatican City from October 4-29, 2023.
Below are links to moments of prayer, highlight videos, podcast recordings from Vatican Radio, video press conferences, and documents from the Holy See Press Office.
All materials are provided through the Holy See Press Office.
At the conclusion of the first session, the following Synthesis Report 'A Synodal Church in Mission' was published:
A Synodal Church In Mission
Una Igelsia Sinodal En Misión
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Daily Updates provided by the Holy See Press Office
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VIDEO: Opening Mass for the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
From Saint Peter's Square, Holy Mass presided over by Pope Francis with the new Cardinals and the College of Cardinals for the opening of the General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
VIDEO: XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops - Opening of Proceedings
From Paul VI Hall, the opening of the proceedings of the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
VIDEO: XVI General Ordinary Assembly - Synod of Bishops - Presentation Instrumentum Laboris
From Paul VI Hall, Presentation of the Instrumentum Laboris / A For a synodal Church. An integral experience by the Relator General for the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
From the Holy See Press Office:
- Homily of the Holy Father, Pope Francis for the Opening Mass for the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
- Remarks of Beatitude Ibrahim Isaac Sedrak, Speech by His Eminence Cardinal Mario Grech, and Speech by His Eminence Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, S.J.
- Address from the Holy Father, Pope Francis at the Opening Session of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
- Presentation on Instrumentum Laboris from Cardinal Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, S.J. and Reflection by Sr. M. Ignazia Angelini, OSB
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VIDEO: XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops - Opening Prayer
From Paul VI Hall, Opening Prayer during the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishop
VIDEO: Briefing-XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
From the Holy See Press Office, Briefing regarding the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
PODCAST: Vatican Viewpoint: Synod General Assembly: Listening across our divide
The 16th General Assembly of the Synod kicks off in the Vatican with an emphasis on listening as the core element in seeking to discern the voice of the Holy Spirit in the Church. (Vatican Radio)
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VIDEO: XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops - Opening Prayer
From Paul VI Hall, Opening Prayer during the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
VIDEO: Briefing-XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
From the Holy See Press Office, Briefing regarding the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
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VIDEO: XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops - Opening Prayer
From Paul VI Hall, Opening Prayer during the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
VIDEO: Briefing-XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
From the Holy See Press Office, Briefing regarding the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
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VIDEO: XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops - Holy Mass from St. Peter's Basilica
From Saint Peter's Basilica, Holy Mass during the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
VIDEO: XVI General Ordinary Assembly Synod of Bishops - Presentation Instrumentum Laboris
From Paul VI Hall, 4th General Congregation - Presentation of the Instrumentum Laboris / by the Relator General B 1. "A communion that radiates: How can we be more fully a sign and instrument of union with God and of the unity of all humanity?"
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VIDEO: XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops - Opening Prayer
From Paul VI Hall, Opening Prayer during the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
VIDEO: Briefing-XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
From the Holy See Press Office, Briefing regarding the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
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VIDEO: XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
From Paul VI Hall, Opening Prayer during the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
VIDEO: Briefing-XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
From the Holy See Press Office, Briefing regarding the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishop
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VIDEO: XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops - Opening Prayer
From Paul VI Hall, Opening Prayer during the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
VIDEO: Briefing-XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
From the Holy See Press Office, Briefing regarding the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
PODCAST: Vatican Viewpoint: Synod General Assembly: Navel-gazing or listening to silent voices?
As the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod enters its second full week, we hear from representatives of three continents to find out where the Holy Spirit is leading. (Vatican Radio)
VIDEO: Synod Assembly at San Sebastian catacombes in Rome
2023.10.12 Synod Assembly at San Sebastian catacombes in Rome
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VIDEO: XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops - Holy Mass
From Saint Peter's Basilica, Holy Mass during the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
VIDEO: XVI General Ordinary Assembly Synod of Bishops - Presentation Instrumentum Laboris
From Paul VI Hall, 4th General Congregation - Presentation of the Instrumentum Laboris /B2. "Co-responsibility in Mission: How can we better share gifts and tasks in the service of the Gospel?"
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VIDEO: XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops - Opening Prayer
From Paul VI Hall, Opening Prayer during the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
VIDEO: Briefing-XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
From the Holy See Press Office, Briefing regarding the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
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VIDEO: XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops - Opening Prayer
From Paul VI Hall, Opening Prayer during the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
VIDEO: Briefing-XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
From the Holy See Press Office, Briefing regarding the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
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VIDEO: XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops - Opening Prayer
From Paul VI Hall, Opening Prayer during the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
VIDEO: Briefing-XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
From the Holy See Press Office, Briefing regarding the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
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VIDEO: XVI General Ordinary Assembly Synod Bishops - Presentation Instrumentum Laboris
From Paul VI Hall, 12th General Congregation - Presentation of the Instrumentum Laboris, part B3 by the Relator General, "Participation, governance and authority: What processes, structures and institutions in a missionary synodal Church?"
VIDEO: Briefing-XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
From the Holy See Press Office, Briefing regarding the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
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VIDEO: XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops - Opening Prayer
From Paul VI Hall, Opening Prayer during the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
VIDEO: Briefing-XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
From the Holy See Press Office, Briefing regarding the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
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VIDEO: XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops - Opening Prayer
From Paul VI Hall, Opening Prayer during the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
VIDEO: Briefing-XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
From the Holy See Press Office, Briefing regarding the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
PODCAST: Vatican Viewpoint: Synod General Assembly: A hierarchical and synodal Church
As the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod enters its third full week, we explore the issue of “participation, governance, authority” in the Church and how synodality and hierarchy can coexist. (Vatican Radio)
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VIDEO: General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops - Opening Prayer
From Paul VI Hall, Opening Prayer during the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
VIDEO: Briefing-XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
From the Holy See Press Office, Briefing regarding the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishop
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VIDEO: Holy Mass, XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishop
From Saint Peter's Basilica, Holy Mass during the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
VIDEO: XVI General Ordinary Assembly the Synod of Bishop-Theological reflection
From Paul VI Hall, 16th General Congregation - Theological reflection
VIDEO: Briefing-XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
From the Holy See Press Office, Briefing regarding the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
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VIDEO: Briefing-XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
From the Holy See Press Office, Briefing regarding the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
VIDEO: Prayer of the Holy Rosary
XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops - Saint Peter's Basilica, Prayer of the Holy Rosary
From the Holy See Press Office:
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VIDEO: XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops - Opening Prayer
From Paul VI Hall, Opening Prayer during the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
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VIDEO: General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops - Opening Prayer
From Paul VI Hall, Opening Prayer during the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
VIDEO: Briefing XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishop
From the Holy See Press Office, Briefing regarding the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
PODCAST: Vatican Viewpoint Synod Assembly: Continuing the journey for another year
As the Synod General Assembly draws to a close, we explore the work of the final week and look to journey that will continue to the next Synod session in October 2024.
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VIDEO: XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, Conclusion, 28 October 2023, Pope Francis
From Paul VI Hall, 20th General Congregation - Address of the President Delegate and Speech of Pope Francis
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VIDEO: Holy Mass with Pope Francis for the Conclusion of the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
From St. Peter's Basilica, Holy Mass presided over by Pope Francis, for the conclusion of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops.
VIDEO: Highlights from Holy Mass with Pope Francis for the Conclusion of the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
From the Holy See Press Office
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