The 16th Synod of the Syro-Malabar Church will be held in October 2023. Pope Francis' 2018 document "Fidei Catechesis" allows the Syro-Malabar Church's Synod to be held in three stages - doctrine, pastoral issues, and mission. Preparations have begun through meetings in dioceses and religious congregations to discuss themes and submit documents for the Synod.