synod

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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for synod
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Noun
  • Two other candidates ran in the caucus: Robert Buggs and David Fossett.
    Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Almost every large organization has too many meetings.
    George Bradt, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • According to the group’s leadership, who guided members through meetings with lawmakers on The Hill, there’s low-hanging fruit to be plucked, namely in the form of government contracts and funding for military applications.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • The convocation will take place virtually on the organizers' Facebook page.
    Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 15 Jan. 2024
Noun
  • As a remedy, Tesla service will replace the rail assembly free of charge.
    Reuters, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
  • But these public awareness events, including two assemblies at schools her daughter attended, can be uplifting speaking to high school students, Chavez said.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Miami Shores residents will elect three at-large council members on Tuesday, April 8.
    Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Parking, transportation and neighborhood impacts are not subject to review under CEQA and could not be considered as part of the council hearing.
    Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The shoot took Christensen all around Paris, including to a sculpting studio space with a glass roof designed by Gustave Eiffel’s workshop.
    Kristen Tauer, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Tuesday, March 25 Tech workshop: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host an educational workshop on artificial intelligence and tech dos and don’ts at 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 25 at the Poway Library Community Room, 13137 Poway Road.
    Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025

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