synod

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The synod was expected to vote on models proposed by both Prof Alexis Jay - who previously chaired the national Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse - and barrister Sarah Wilkinson.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2025

But she said it was part of an important year that had as its high point the synod, the conclusion of which will drive Francis at least for another year.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2023

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

On the 6th of April, a great synod met at the Lateran to consider various weighty matters and to settle certain important controversies.

From Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age by Larson, Laurence Marcellus