Synod Study Groups Final Reports

In response to topics and questions arising from the First Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome 2023, Pope Francis established 11 Study Groups.

The following Study Groups have now published their Final Reports which are to be seen as working documents. You can now read:

Group 2 To Hear the Cry of the Poor and the Earth

Group 3 The Mission in the Digital Environment

Group 4 Formation for the Priesthood

Group 5 Women’s Participation in the Life and Leadership of the Church

Group 7 The Selection of Bishops

Group 9 Handling of Emerging Doctrinal, Pastoral and Ethical Questions

SECAM Specific Group (African Bishops) The Pastoral Challenge of Polygamy

Further reports will be available here as they are finalised.

Click here to visit the Synod Reports page.