Pope Leo: Synodality is an Attitude That Helps the Church Foster Communion

Vatican City, June 27, 2025: Pope Leo XIV met on Thursday afternoon with the members of the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops at the Vatican. During the meeting, the Pope delivered a brief address before listening to reflections from the Synod Secretariat.

In his remarks, the Pope said that the late Pope Francis gave new impetus to the Synod of Bishops by drawing inspiration from Pope St Paul VI.

“The legacy he has left us, in my view, is above all this: that synodality is a style, an attitude that helps us to be Church by promoting authentic experiences of participation and communion,” said Pope Leo.

The Holy Father said Pope Francis carried this vision of the Synod forward in various assemblies, especially, said Pope Leo, “those on the family”.

“He then brought it to full expression in the most recent path, dedicated precisely to synodality,” said the Pope.

“The Synod of Bishops naturally retains its institutional identity while at the same time being enriched by the fruits matured in this season,” concluded Pope Leo XIV. “And you are the body entrusted with gathering these fruits and engaging in forward-looking reflection.”

By Devin Watkins

Courtesy: Vatican News