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Recent Examples of synod
The Vatican has hosted synods for decades to discuss particular issues such as the church in Africa or the Amazon, with bishops voting on proposals at the end for the pope to consider in a future document.
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Nicole Winfield and Trisha Thomas, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Oct. 2023
Amazonian bishops had proposed allowing married priests to minister to their faithful who sometimes go months at a time without Mass, but Francis shot down the proposal after an Amazonian synod in 2019.
—Nicole Winfield, BostonGlobe.com, 20 June 2023
After years of complaints by women, who had been allowed to participate in synods only as nonvoting experts, auditors, or observers, Pope Francis not only gave Sister Becquart a voting role, but expanded the vote to laypeople in general.
—Nicole Winfield and Trisha Thomas, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 June 2023
Previously, synods took place in the Vatican’s theater-like synod hall, where cardinals and bishops would take the front rows and priests, nuns and finally lay people getting seated in the back rows, far from the stage.
—Nicole Winfield, BostonGlobe.com, 20 June 2023
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Nicole Winfield and Trisha Thomas, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Oct. 2023
Amazonian bishops had proposed allowing married priests to minister to their faithful who sometimes go months at a time without Mass, but Francis shot down the proposal after an Amazonian synod in 2019.
—Nicole Winfield, BostonGlobe.com, 20 June 2023
After years of complaints by women, who had been allowed to participate in synods only as nonvoting experts, auditors, or observers, Pope Francis not only gave Sister Becquart a voting role, but expanded the vote to laypeople in general.
—Nicole Winfield and Trisha Thomas, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 June 2023
Previously, synods took place in the Vatican’s theater-like synod hall, where cardinals and bishops would take the front rows and priests, nuns and finally lay people getting seated in the back rows, far from the stage.
—Nicole Winfield, BostonGlobe.com, 20 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synod
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House Democrats initially planned to hold their leadership elections on Friday, but a handful of outstanding races prompted the caucus to reschedule the meeting.Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
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On Thursday, Braun plans to meet with Indiana House and Senate Republican caucuses, as well as Holcomb.Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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Photo: Joel Pitra Behind those cabinets is a walk-in closet with laundry.Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 7 Nov. 2024
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The lobby is lined with sparkling white marble and littered with glass display cabinets containing golden animal models made by local artisans.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Instead, filmmakers spoke with numerous cardinals who had participated in real conclaves.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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Ditto the compositions that present the conclave as either an impeccable, implacable source of collective menace or render these fussin’, feudin’ cardinals as figures straight off the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
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At Tuesday’s meeting, Antioch’s Interim Police Chief Brian Addington said his department cannot solely rely on other agencies to provide the additional workforce needed.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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For recurring meetings, admins can rename the call and use the same link every day.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Nessel declined to press charges during protests at the honors convocation on March 25 inside Hill Auditorium, or at the University of Michigan's Museum of Art on April 22.Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 12 Sep. 2024
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Bre Morris Another Southern belle to watch, Bre Morris kicked off convocation with Jimmy Choo sneakers.Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024
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Tangent Republicans control both the State assembly and Senate in Wisconsin, and the governor’s office is held by Democrat Tony Evers.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Once all testing has been completed, Aptera's goal for full-scale production will be 40 vehicles per day from its final assembly plant in Carlsbad, California.New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
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At least one other dinner among Owens, the developers and a council member would occur, according to court records.Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Let District 3 voters pick council member We the people in District 3 deserve to elect our replacement representative.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Workers producing pure electric vehicles at a Volkswagen (Anhui) workshop in Hefei, China, on Sept. 25, 2024.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Strengthen communication through facilitated training sessions, workshops and team coaching.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Synod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synod. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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