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Recent Examples of synod
So too has his radical approach to inclusivity that welcomed the non-ordained faithful, including members of the LGBTQ+ community and lay women, to sit with bishops and contribute their thoughts on issues of church doctrine in meetings called synods.
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Aryn Baker,
Time,
9 May 2025
Recent synods have broached sensitive questions—like welcoming LGBTQ Catholics or expanding women's roles in ministry—which alarms those who say too much decentralization risks confusion and division.
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Christopher Hale,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 May 2025
The rapprochement between the Vatican and China was on display at a conference in Rome last year, marking a century since a papal envoy, Cardinal Celso Costantini, convened an official synod of church leaders on the Chinese mainland that led to the appointment of six indigenous Chinese bishops.
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Victor Gaetan,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Apr. 2025
These changes between 2016-2023 were a huge difference from synods under Francis’ predecessors, Reese said.
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Liam Adams,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Aryn Baker,
Time,
9 May 2025
Recent synods have broached sensitive questions—like welcoming LGBTQ Catholics or expanding women's roles in ministry—which alarms those who say too much decentralization risks confusion and division.
—
Christopher Hale,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 May 2025
The rapprochement between the Vatican and China was on display at a conference in Rome last year, marking a century since a papal envoy, Cardinal Celso Costantini, convened an official synod of church leaders on the Chinese mainland that led to the appointment of six indigenous Chinese bishops.
—
Victor Gaetan,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Apr. 2025
These changes between 2016-2023 were a huge difference from synods under Francis’ predecessors, Reese said.
—
Liam Adams,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synod
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During his time in Congress, one analysis tagged him the most conservative Democrat in the caucus.
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Lamont’s campaign spokesman, Rob Blanchard, noted Fazio and other minority Republicans in the state Senate were the only caucus to offer no plan to balance state finances and remain cap-compliant in the next fiscal year.
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The Laneige Lip Sleeping mask is one of my medicine cabinet staples.
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While Korean skincare has slowly but surely taken over our medicine cabinets, Korean makeup is starting to make its way into the rest of our routine.
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Not city officials or the Georgia Department of Transportation, but a mixture of FIFA, broadcasters and maybe the papal conclave.
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In a conclave already fixated with security and privacy, the mansions will offer even more.
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Violence was also discussed during Tuesday's Stockton City Council meeting as council members considered and approved a new mask ordinance.
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Councilwoman Deborah Peoples hosted a Mosier Valley Community meeting at Texas Star Conference Center in Euless on Wednesday evening to provide an update on the progress and plans for Mosier Valley Park, which has faced delays and funding challenges since 2014.
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Attendance at this year’s show is up about 5% from last year, according to Cinema United, the trade group that organizes the four-day convocation of thousands of movie theater owners, studio executives and industry folks at Caesars Palace.
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On March 5, Washington Square News editor Leena Ahmed broke the story that NYU has canceled all live student graduation speakers for all of its upcoming commencement and convocation ceremonies this spring.
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About a week after Kirk’s killing, Benjamin observed a minute of silence in his honor at the end of an assembly, which was followed by an invitation to gather at a flagpole and pray.
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The assembly plant opened in 1954.
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In April, Westerly town manager Shawn Lacey told the city council no wedding was taking place in June.
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The county council is scheduled to vote on the bill on July 6.
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Pools overlook the Sea of Cortez, and the resort offers activities like pool games, ping pong, art workshops, and cooking classes.
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Most School Board members also voiced support at a June 16 workshop for a major redevelopment of North Fork Elementary in Fort Lauderdale, one of six schools the district closed this year.
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“Synod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synod. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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