synod
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Advocates for greater roles for women in the Church had hoped the synod might call for women to serve as deacons.
From BBC • Oct. 26, 2024
The synod aims to make the church more inclusive and reflective of and responsive to the needs of rank-and-file Catholics.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2023
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 Magyar clergy was still a married clergy, and their connubial privileges were solemnly confirmed by the synod of Szabolcs, presided over by the king, in 1092.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 8 "Hudson River" to "Hurstmonceaux" by Various
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