synodal
adjective
relating to, issued by, or having the character of a church synod.
synodality
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a word derived from
synodal.
Example Sentences
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“But this is not what synodality is all about.”
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 14, 2023
Pope Francis talks about synodality, but that’s what this is — it’s about consulting and talking and listening to all kinds of voices in the Church.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 16, 2022
Although the concept of synodality is an old one for the Church, it has fallen by the wayside in recent decades.
From Time ● Oct. 13, 2014
These revolve around putting into practice the rich outcomes of the Second Vatican Council that have yet to be realized: greater collegiality, more synodality in the decision-making process of the Catholic Church, and decentralization.
From Time ● Oct. 13, 2014
The Catholics would have to strengthen the principle of synodality, by which a church leader consults bishops before making important decisions, he added.
From Reuters ● Sep. 24, 2010
