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Recent Examples of synod
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.
—Liam Adams, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
In the Polish Pope’s world view, anti-Communism and traditionalism were inextricably combined; for him, renewal had spread out of control, and the regional synods were part of the problem.
—Paul Elie, The New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2023
At previous synods, women were only allowed more marginal roles of observers or experts, literally seated in the last row of the audience hall while the bishops and cardinals took the front rows and voted.
—Nicole Winfield and Trisha Thomas, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Oct. 2023
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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.
—Liam Adams, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
In the Polish Pope’s world view, anti-Communism and traditionalism were inextricably combined; for him, renewal had spread out of control, and the regional synods were part of the problem.
—Paul Elie, The New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2023
At previous synods, women were only allowed more marginal roles of observers or experts, literally seated in the last row of the audience hall while the bishops and cardinals took the front rows and voted.
—Nicole Winfield and Trisha Thomas, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synod
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Progressive caucus members have also discussed legislation to tighten the reporting requirements for multinational corporations who might shift profits into tax havens offshore.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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For two decades, Hoyer was the House Democratic caucus's second-in-command, behind House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi of California.—
Nikole Killion,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The best part about china cabinets, though?—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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If one of your resolutions is to cut down on clutter, grab this shoe storage cabinet that holds up to 16 pairs and seamlessly blends in with your other pieces.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Since his election at the papal conclave in May, the American pontiff's tenure has largely been shaped by commitments inherited from Francis, including the major events of the 2025 Holy Year.—
Anna Matranga,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The commentator George Weigel wrote a short book outlining the qualities conservatives wanted in the next Pope, and, in 2020, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the Archbishop of New York, arranged for copies to be sent to all the cardinals who were expected to vote in the next conclave.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
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This season is all about polish meeting performance, with sculptural silhouettes, cozy textures, and sneakers made for all-day, everyday wear.—
Erica Paige,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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The last meeting happened in the NFC championship game in the 2022 season, where the Eagles defeated the Niners 31-7 before falling to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Megan Thee Stallion at Weekend One of Coachella Megan Thee Stallion’s Coachella set on April 13, 2025, was a convocation of Black womanhood and a celebration of lineage.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Dec. 2025
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Moreover, despite Protestant church ministers migrating to Ulster to convert the native Irish to the Protestant faith, and a national convocation of the church issuing new articles against Catholics, the Catholic Church in Ireland continued to grow in strength.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Nov. 2025
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San Lorenzo Valley Unified Superintendent Chris Schiermeyer said the district provided staff training after the hand puppet and flag incident and plans to hold 10 student assemblies on Jewish identity and history with the Anne Frank Center USA.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The three suspects were booked into juvenile hall for assault with a firearm, participating in a criminal street gang, gang enhancement and unlawful assembly for the purpose of committing a violent act.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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During an emergency meeting on Saturday night, Masontown borough council voted 6-0 to reinstate its police department after council initially voted on Monday to lay off the entire department, citing budgetary reasons as the leading factor for the decision.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The city of Los Angeles violated the state’s open meeting law when council members took up a plan to clear 9,800 homeless encampments behind closed doors, a judge ruled this week.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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The 17th annual show, which lands at Orange County Convention Center Friday-Sunday with more than 100,000 square feet of space, offers a chance to talk with vendors, ask for advice, shop for edible goods, participate in workshops and seek inspiration for home and garden projects.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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Earlier this year, the theater opened the SPARK CENTER for the Performing Arts, 2,750-square-foot space at 1009 Waukegan Road where arts education classes, camps and workshops are offered for children and adults.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Synod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synod. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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