Chaldean Catholic Patriarchate to hold Synod of Bishops

Bishops of the Chaldean Church concluded a synod in Rome held from October 16 to 19, 2026, to discuss the mission and pastoral life of the Church. Presided over by Patriarch Mar Polis III Nona, the gathering addressed the needs of dioceses, the hopes of families and young people, and the challenges facing priests and consecrated persons.

The bishops appointed committee chairpersons to improve coordination and follow-up. They also discussed the permanent role of the synod and its legal quorum, alongside legal and liturgical matters such as the preservation of the Chaldean liturgical heritage and the sanctity of ritual celebrations.

The synod included celebrations in St. Peter’s Square and St. Peter’s Basilica involving clergy and faithful from around the world. In their final statement, the bishops offered prayers for peace and called for the rejection of violence and the promotion of human rights and coexistence.