synod
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All of the synod members voted on each of 151 proposals.
From BBC • Oct. 26, 2024
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
But she said it was part of an important year that had as its high point the synod, the conclusion of which will drive Francis at least for another year.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 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 English King had another set of grievances which seem to have been discussed in the same synod, but which particularly interested the ruler of Burgundy.
From Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age by Larson, Laurence Marcellus
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