24/03/2026
📣 Good news from Synod.va
We are pleased to announce the publication of two more final reports, exploring how the Church listens to the cries of the , cares for the earth, and addresses the pastoral challenge of polygamy.
🤝Study Group 2: To Hear the Cry of the Poor and the Earth.
This report reflects on how the Church can better respond to the intertwined cries of humanity and creation. Rooted in the Gospel and the example of the Good Samaritan, it emphasizes that listening is a spiritual and pastoral act, calling every Christian to co-responsibility. Among its proposals is the creation of an Ecclesial Observatory on Disability and the active involvement of theologians from vulnerable communities in shaping the Church’s mission.
Link to the Report : https://www.synod.va/en/the-synodal-process/phase-3-the-implementation/the-study-groups/final-reports/group-2.html
🤝Addressing the Pastoral Challenge of
The SECAM Commission report explores the pastoral challenge of polygamy in the African context, recognizing the sacred value of the family while affirming the theological call to monogamous marriage. It stresses patient and respectful accompaniment for polygamous catechumens, placing the dignity of women at the center of pastoral care. Mary, the Mother of Jesus, is highlighted as a model of evangelization incarnated in culture, inspiring a “pastoral care of proximity” that reaches all living on the spiritual and existential peripheries.
Link to the Report : https://www.synod.va/en/the-synodal-process/phase-3-the-implementation/the-study-groups/final-reports/secam-commission-on-poligamy.html
A in Action
Both reports demonstrate the Church’s commitment to a synodal journey: a Church that listens, discerns, accompanies, and draws near to every person. Rooted in the Gospel, it seeks to respond courageously and compassionately to the challenges of our time, ensuring that every voice, every life, and every call for justice is heard.
Learn More about The Final Reports and summaries in five languages available at https://www.synod.va/en.html
