Participants in the Formation Course for New Bishops (10 September 2026)

In brief

The Pope met with participants of a formation course for new bishops on September 10, 2026, following several days of training. The Dicastery for Bishops, the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches, and the Dicastery for Evangelization prepared the course.

During the meeting, the Pope addressed the new bishops as disciples who must remain with Jesus to lead his people effectively. He encouraged them to remember that no bishop walks alone and urged them to ensure that priests, deacons, consecrated men and women, families, and the poor all find a place in their hearts. The Pope shared reflections on the theme of bishops serving as servants of communion within the Church and the modern world.