Living Synodality in Africa: A Reception of the Final Document of the Synod on Synodality

In deepening the understanding of synodality and how it can become a style of being and living Church, this article presents a close reading of the Final Document of the Synod on Synodality. The objective is to facilitate a reception of the Synod, and specifically, to highlight some recommendations that would improve the quality of ecclesial and pastoral living in the African Church. The framework of this article follows the structure of the Final Document with a conclusion that makes few practical recommendations for immediate reception in Africa. It begins with offering a brief commentary on the organization and structure of the Synod on Synodality before exploring the content of the Final Document of 2024.