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
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
The synod aims to make the church more inclusive and reflective of and responsive to the needs of rank-and-file Catholics.
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
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
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