Jubilee of Synodal Teams and Participatory Bodies

The Jubilee of Synodal Teams and Participatory Bodies will take place in the Vatican from 24 to 26 October 2025.

This is an important event aimed at recognizing the value of these bodies and the individuals who serve within them, thereby affirming the commitment to building an ever more synodal Church within the horizon of the hope that does not disappoint — the very hope we celebrate in the Jubilee.

The registration of members of synodal teams and diocesan participatory bodies is entrusted to the individual Episcopal Conferences and Oriental Churches, which hold all the necessary information. Registration will close on 31 July 2025.

Given the growing interest also of individual faithful who are not members of synodal teams/participatory bodies, the General Secretariat of the Synod has decided to open up participation to them in the work on Friday 24 October afternoon, subject to availability, which will conclude with the meeting with Pope Leo XIV.

In order to participate, it is necessary to register through this form by 31 July 2025.

Of course, this registration will also give them the opportunity to participate in the Jubilee Pilgrimage on Saturday 25 October and the concluding Mass on 26 October 2025.

What is the program for the Jubilee of the Synodal Teams and Participatory Bodies?

The program includes moments of formation and exchange among participants as well as liturgical events. The meeting will end with the celebration of the Holy Mass on Sunday, 26 October, presided over by Pope Leo XIV.

Who can participate?

The Jubilee is primarily intended for all members of synodal teams or participatory bodies (such as the presbyteral council, pastoral council, finance council, etc.) at the diocesan/eparchial, national and/or groupings of Churches level.

Groups or individuals who are not part of an official synodal team or diocesan participatory body , and who are interested in participating in the entire Jubilee programme, must request a prior approval from their local bishop (for diocesan participants), their national Episcopal Conference (for national entities), or their Grouping of Churches – such as CELAM, FABC, CCEE (for international entities). Religious men and women must request consent from their General or Provincial respectively. This written approval must be sent to the General Secretariat of the Synod (synodus@synod.va) in order to receive the registration link.
Interested faithful may participate in the works on Friday afternoon 24 October in the Paul VI Hall, subject to availability, which will conclude with the meeting with Pope Leo XIV; in the Jubilee Pilgrimage on Saturday morning 25 October and in the concluding Mass on 26 October 2025.

In order to participate, you must register through this form by 31 July 2025.

Those wishing to attend only the Mass on Sunday 26 October, in St. Peter's Basilica, must request a free ticket issued by the Prefecture of the Papal Household, at the following address: https://eventi.pontificalisdomus.va/

In any case, travel and accommodation expenses (board and lodging) are the responsibility of each participant.

How does registration work?

The registration of the individual members of the synodical teams/participatory bodies is managed through the relevant Episcopal Conference or Eastern Church, which has received the necessary information for registering participants. Each Episcopal Conference / Eastern Church will invite members of the synodal teams or participatory bodies to register using a dedicated form.

The registration of groups or persons who are not part of an official synod team or participatory body is done through this link.

All registrations will close by 31 July 2025.

I need a visa to enter Italy – what should I do?

A special “Tourism-Jubilee” visa is available for those participating in pilgrimages to Rome organized by local Churches. Those in need of a visa should visit the website:

https://www.iubilaeum2025.va/en/pellegrinaggio/visto-pellegrini.html

What does registration entitle me to?

Each registered participant will receive an identification badge granting access, according to their category, to all scheduled events during the Jubilee of the Synodal Teams and Participatory Bodies. This includes entry to the Paul VI Hall on the meeting days, and to St. Peter’s Basilica for the celebration on Sunday, 26 October.