synod
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Bishop of Blackburn Philip North - who tabled the amendment slimming down the choice put before the synod to one option - argued that the simpler model could be implemented more quickly.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2025
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
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
In 1618, a synod met at Dort to take these into consideration.
From Curiosities of Human Nature by Anonymous
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