The XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops Is Held At Vatican

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - OCTOBER 04: (EDITOR NOTE: STRICTLY EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO MERCHANDISING). Pope Francis attends the Opening of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops at the Paul VI Hall on October 04, 2023 in Vatican City, Vatican. The Pope gave this powerful reminder during the Opening of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, which began today in the Vatican, in his opening remarks. The 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops will be held in two moments, that is, in two sessions, spaced one year apart: the first from October 4 to 29, 2023, the second in October 2024. (Photo by Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images)