synod

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The proposals were initially passed by the Methodist Conference in 2019 before being sent to local synods for consultation.

From BBC

Cardinal Reinhard Marx attends a news conference at the end of the morning session of the synod on the family at the Vatican October 21, 2015.

From Reuters

October 2014: Bishops at the Church synod drop proposals for wider acceptance of gay people that were backed by the Pope.

From BBC

The election came during the synod assembly, held virtually from St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Walnut Creek, Calif.

From Washington Post

Women have participated as observers and consultants in past synods but only “synod fathers”, including bishops and specially appointed or elected male representatives, could vote on final positions sent to the pope.

From Reuters