synod
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A spokesperson for the Church of England said the synod will decide between "two proposed models that significantly strengthen the independence of safeguarding structures" this week.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2025
Most recently, the cardinal held a conference called The Synodal Babel in Rome on the eve of the Pope's synod, or meeting of bishops, last month.
From BBC • Nov. 29, 2023
Then, on the eve of Francis’ big meeting of bishops last month, known as a synod, Burke presided over a counter-synod of sorts just steps away from St. Peter’s Square.
From Washington Times • Nov. 28, 2023
The recent Vatican gathering of bishops and laypeople, known as a synod, backed off language explicitly calling for welcoming LGBTQ+ Catholics.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2023
No one was to teach any new doctrine without first submitting it to them or to a provincial synod.
From A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II by Lea, Henry Charles
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