Catholic Church synodal reform continues under Pope Leo XIV

The ongoing synodal reform within the Catholic Church remains a subject of debate as Pope Leo XIV reaches the age of 71. Discussions regarding the effectiveness of the synodal process, which began under Pope Francis in October 2021, continue to circulate within ecclesiastical circles.

Questions have been raised by figures such as Dutch Bishop Robert Mutsaerts regarding whether the synodal process effectively brings souls closer to Christ or improves the Church's ability to preach the Gospel. While Robert Prevost continues the work of his predecessor, critics argue that the process has yet to produce tangible achievements that strengthen piety or institutional efficacy.