synod

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Bishop Hartley said she is optimistic that the discussions that will take place this week in the synod can make a difference to how cases of child abuse are dealt with in the future.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2025

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

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

Fifteen years later a synod declared: Item, we forbid to monks, regular canons and nuns coloured garments or bed clothes, save those dyed black.

From Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 by Power, Eileen