Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano: Assemblea Diocesana (18 settembre 2026)

The Diocese of Rome will use the questions regarding why people weep and whom they are looking for to guide its upcoming pastoral path, according to a message delivered during the Diocesan Assembly at the Basilica of St. John Lateran on September 18, 2026.

The address noted that these questions, drawn from the Gospel account of Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb, reflect a search for hope felt within parishes and community environments. The message acknowledged the work of various parish communities, associations, and movements in Rome through evangelization, charity, and liturgical prayer, while also recognizing the difficulties faced by those struggling to find connection within the Church.