"Pope Calls for Prayerful Support of Synod in October"

Pope Francis has released his prayer intention for October, calling for the Church to embrace listening and dialogue as a way of life during the Synod. He emphasizes the importance of the synodal dynamic in carrying forward the Church's missionary vocation and encourages believers to pray for the Church's openness to the Holy Spirit's guidance. The Synod on Synodality, which begins in October, involves a two-year process of discussions and will include the participation of 363 voting members, including women.