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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
Noun
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Two other candidates ran in the caucus: Robert Buggs and David Fossett.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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In January, Moulton spoke separately with Rep. Mark Takano, chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, and Rep. Becca Balint, co-chair of the caucus, about ensuring that the caucus is open to different opinions on trans issues, according to two sources familiar.—
Oriana González,
Them,
21 Mar. 2025
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While Israelis of different backgrounds largely banded together as Netanyahu established a wartime cabinet, Fink argued that the atmosphere of unity has waned as protesters accuse the Israeli premier of executive overreach.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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On the contrary; the team has consolidated its position as the most consistent national team on the planet and added another Copa America title to the trophy cabinet.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Following the conclave, CSA issued design guidelines covering everything from scale and building costs to climate resilience and aesthetics.—
Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
27 Mar. 2025
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Related article High anxiety and whispers of a conclave: How the Vatican is dealing with Pope Francis’ hospitalization Alfieri, who led the team at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, said the decision to continue with treatment was made by Francis’ nurse.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
25 Mar. 2025
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Almost every large organization has too many meetings.—
George Bradt,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Steven Bixby left New Hampshire for South Carolina in the 1990s after a warrant for his arrest was issued for driving drunk without a license and skipping meetings with his parole officers.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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UofA's 2025 Adalberto and Ana Guerrero Student Center graduation celebration was called a convocation on the university's website as recently as Feb. 21, per the Wayback Machine web archive.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
6 Mar. 2025
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In 2016, he was elected as a deputy of the State Duma of the 7th convocation from United Russia, Putin's ruling party, representing the Republic of Dagestan.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Do the five freedoms mentioned in the First Amendment – freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition – apply to undocumented immigrants?—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2025
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Everyone should have their constitutional rights to assembly, free speech, freedom of religion and free press protected.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Voters had the choice between eight candidates seeking four, four-year council terms.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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The full council is expected to vote on the ordinance Thursday.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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As part of the 2025 program, Girl Scouts built skills in networking, business etiquette, public speaking and personal brand basics through workshops.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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Sign In Become a member for more access AD PRO members enjoy exclusive benefits such as access to workshops, trend reports, special industry coverage, and much more.—
Mel Studach,
Architectural Digest,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Synod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synod. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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