Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) and the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC), has called for the Catholic Church to adopt a stronger synodal and missionary identity.
Speaking at the release of the English translation of the Final Document from the Second Session of the Synod on Synodality, Cardinal Ferrão emphasized the text’s importance in guiding the Church’s future.
“This document is part of the Ordinary Magisterium of the Catholic Church and serves as an authoritative guide for its life and mission,” Cardinal Ferrão said during the event at the Archbishop’s House in Panjim, Goa. “It provides a clear directive to foster a synodal and missionary Church.”
The Cardinal, a member of the Drafting Committee for the document appointed by Pope Francis, described the text as a roadmap for the Church to address contemporary challenges while remaining faithful to its core mission.
The English translation, published by the CCBI, is designed to make the insights of the Synod on Synodality more accessible to local communities and institutions.
CCBI General Secretariat said It aims to inspire action at all levels of the Church, from parishes to diocesan leadership.
