synod

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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for synod
Recent Examples of Synonyms for synod
Noun
  • Bell said he’s been in contact with the state Democratic caucus, offering assistance in any way possible.
    Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Multiple candidates reported instances where caucus members who requested ballots did not receive them.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • After my recent remodel, under-cabinet lighting was the largest line item on my electrician’s bill.
    Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
  • And unlike traditional wedding gifts, this chair will actually be used—not forgotten about in the back of china cabinets.
    Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Trek to Vegas, where the off-Strip Rio Hotel transforms into Nimbus III and becomes a conclave of Trek enthusiasts from all quadrants, the licensed collectables group The Nacelle Company has sculpted the first standalone Nog action figure in this timeline.
    Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • After that, eligible cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect the church’s next leader.
    Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • Earlier in the tournament, Sinner said that their meetings now will never be quite as spontaneous as the epic five-setter here three years ago, which announced their rivalry to the world.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • This meeting also comes with plenty of air left in both teams’ seasons.
    Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In this February 2011 photo provided by Liberty University, Rev. John MacArthur speaks at a convocation at the university in Lynchburg, Va.
    CBS News, CBS News, 15 July 2025
  • Kuang brought a crowd to its feet as the convocation speaker at Georgetown University.
    Jamie Merisotis, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Noun
  • The Maverick is a compact pickup truck built in the Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico assembly plant and sold in North America by Ford.
    Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Civil liberties campaigners across Britain and beyond swiftly condemned the designation, warning that applying terrorism laws to such a group risks chilling free speech and assembly, while also setting a dangerous precedent for protest rights.
    Kara Fox, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The court found the village council never formally voted to remove Daniels over a tax dispute.
    David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
  • This could all change in the coming months when an inter-government council – representing the ministries of trade, foreign affairs, national defense, intelligence and security and others – makes its decision.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The museum also held workshops on weaving motankas (traditional Ukrainian rag dolls) and a blacksmithing festival.
    Yegor Mostovshikov, The Dial, 9 Sep. 2025
  • In addition to panels and workshops, Industry Connect, the event’s signature one-on-one meetings with industry leaders and experts, will be held on both days.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025

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