Daniel Ibáñez/CNACardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich (right), relator general of Synod on Synodality, speaks to the media on June 20, 2023, at the temporary headquarters of the Holy See Press Office in Vatican City. Beside him is Cardinal Mario Grech, the secretary general for the Synod of Bishops.
Synod leadership said in April the total participation at this October’s assembly is expected to be about 370 people, approximately 79% of whom will be bishops.