Pope Leo XIV has said there can be no single model of synodality for all countries, emphasising that the Church must instead undergo a “conversion to a spirit of being Church” rooted in mission and communion. “We’re not looking for a uniform model,” he told synod leaders gathered from around the world in the Vatican’s…
Pope Leo XIV: There’s no template for synodality across all countries
Pope Leo XIV, with Cardinal Mario Grech, secretary-general of the Synod of Bishops, listens to and answers questions from participants in the Jubilee of Synodal Teams and Participatory Bodies in the Vatican audience hall Oct. 24, 2025. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

