synodal

American  

[sin-uhd-uhl] / ˈsɪn əd əl /

adjective

1. relating to, issued by, or having the character of a church synod.

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Other Word Forms

• post-synodal adjective
• pre-synodal adjective
• synodality noun
• synodally adverb

Example Sentences

Most recently, the cardinal held a conference called The Synodal Babel in Rome on the eve of the Pope's synod, or meeting of bishops, last month.

From BBC

In his vision of a “synodal” church, the faithful are listened to and accompanied rather than preached at by an out-of-touch “clerical” hierarchy that has anyway suffered a credibility crisis over clergy abuse scandals around the world.

From Seattle Times

In his homily at that event, he called for "an ever more symphonic and synodal Church".

From Reuters

In his homily on Saturday morning he called for "an ever more symphonic and synodal Church".

From Reuters

Francis said he needed to guarantee the “synodal climate” by keeping the meeting closed to the media and public.

From Seattle Times