synod
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Pastor Marlin, 57, said the Protestant synod also helps in cases of violence against women and children "if the victims speak up".
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
The synod did not move forward on this move, but its final document said "there is no reason or impediment that should prevent women from carrying out leadership roles in the Church".
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2024
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 Heidelberg synod unanimously approved of it, it was published in January 1563, and in the same year officially turned into Latin by Jos.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various
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