The Synod of Bishops For a synodal Church: communion, participation and mission concluded in Rome at the end of October 2024, but the synodal process is far from over. On the one hand, the ten study groups convened by the Pope must present their work. On the other hand, the ball is now in the court of the dioceses, parishes, religious communities and all local groups to experiment with the proposals gathered in the Final Document (FD).

Together with a small group of synod participants, I have undertaken to write this Vademecum, in the hope that it will encourage people to read and implement the FD.

From Colón (Cuba), 26 February 2025, Brother Alois of Taizé