synodal
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It acknowledged the fear and opposition that the synodal process has engendered among some bishops who see it as undermining their authority and power, but sought to calm the concerns.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2023
They wrote letters, spoke in synodal listening sessions with archdiocese leaders and begged the cardinal to visit their church to see for himself the importance of the Latin Mass to their community.
From Washington Post • Jul. 24, 2022
"The courageous dialogue called for by the synodal process must include open conversation about women's ordination," WOC said in a Tweet welcoming the inclusion of its material on the synod website.
From Reuters • Jan. 20, 2022
The pope also intends to proceed in a synodal way: the word synod derives from the union of two Greekwords, syn, “together,” and odòs, “journey.”
From Time • Oct. 13, 2014
Pope Agapetus wrote a synodal letter to Peter, Patriarch of Jerusalem, to acquaint him with what he had done in this Council.
From The Church of England cleared from the charge of Schism Upon Testimonies of Councils and Fathers of the first six centuries by Allies, T. W. (Thomas William)
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