Proceedings of the Synod on Young People are now available

14 April 2026

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Published by the Vatican Publishing House (LEV), this volume brings together the materials from the XV Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, held at the Vatican from 3 to 28 October 2018 on the theme ‘Young People, Faith and Vocational Discernment’.

The result of a process that began in 2017, the Synod was notable for the direct involvement of young people as key participants in the Church’s discernment. The book documents the proceedings, the contributions of young people, the summaries of the Small Groups and the main official texts, including the Final Document and the Apostolic Exhortation Christus vivit, offering a significant testimony to the Church’s journey of renewal.

At its heart, the proceedings echo a simple but profound truth: God continues to call, and young people continue to respond.

A resource for young people, pastors, educators, and all who walk with others in faith, this collection invites us to rediscover vocation as a path of courage, freedom, and love.

The journey continues. The call remains. Are we listening?

The 928-page book is available to purchase here.