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Church leaders gather in Rome to prepare for Synod Assemblies of 2027-2028
The General Secretariat of the Synod announces that leaders of the Church's continental bodies are gathering in Rome to assess progress in implementing the Synod on Synodality and to prepare for the ecclesial Assemblies of 2027–2028. Read all
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Vatican News
· Jun 26, 2026
Pope Leo offers encouragement to Synod continental leaders
Pope Leo XIV meets with leaders of the Synod continental bodies as they reflect on the implementation of the Synod on Synodality and the path toward the 2028 Ecclesial Assembly. Read all
ZENIT
· Jun 23, 2026
Synodality: Leaders of continental organizations gather in Rome for three days of work to discuss the 2027–2028 Assemblies
Following the conclusion of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly (October 2024), the Church has entered the implementation phase of the Synod on Synodality, which will be marked by the ecclesial Assemblies of 2027–2028. On Thursday 25, Pope Leo XIV will meet with the participants. The post Synodality: Leaders of continental organizations gather in Rome for three days of work to discuss the 2027–2028 Assemblies appeared first on ZENIT - English.
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 23, 2026
Jerusalem's Catholic, Greek Orthodox patriarchs visit Gaza with ‘message of hope’ amid humanitarian crisis
Church leaders begin 2-day visit to meet clergy, Christian families, and Palestinians affected by Israel’s genocide
ABC News
· Jul 1, 2026
Defying Pope Leo XIV and risking schism, traditionalists go ahead with Latin Mass consecrations
A breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics has begun an ancient Latin Mass to consecrate four bishops without papal consent
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 1, 2026
Defying Pope Leo XIV and risking schism, traditionalists go ahead with Latin Mass consecrations
A breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics has begun an ancient Latin Mass to consecrate four bishops without papal consent.
Catholic World Report
· Jun 26, 2026
Pope Leo XIV meets with Synod on Synodality teams ahead of 2028 assembly
The pontiff met with the synod members to conclude a conference at the Vatican June 23-25. [...]
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