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Recent Examples of synod
These changes between 2016-2023 were a huge difference from synods under Francis’ predecessors, Reese said.
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Liam Adams, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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
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
Vatican summit tackles women’s ordination with a nod from Pope Francis
Vatican synods — held in the past with only bishops and cardinals as voting members — tend to convene two to three times per decade.
—Stefano Pitrelli, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2023
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Liam Adams, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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
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
Vatican summit tackles women’s ordination with a nod from Pope Francis
Vatican synods — held in the past with only bishops and cardinals as voting members — tend to convene two to three times per decade.
—Stefano Pitrelli, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synod
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The civil rights leader, a fellow caucus member, had lain in state at the U.S. Capitol and later in Georgia's capitol rotunda.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
16 July 2025
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All of these dynamics are reinforced by Iowa’s role in presidential politics, with the state being the first presidential caucus in the electoral calendar.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
16 July 2025
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This simple, smart storage cabinet has four drawers and one cabinet to house your skincare, makeup, towels, hair tools, and extra toilet paper.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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However, Bondi largely seemed to close the door on future revelations at a July 8 cabinet meeting following the memo's release.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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How to watch Day 2 of papal conclave USA TODAY will stream coverage of the conclave on its YouTube channel, available here or below.—
Alex Perry,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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How the papal conclave works 2025 papal conclave vote: Voting for a new pope The first ballot was cast Wednesday evening (Vatican time), May 7, according to Vatican News.—
Chris Sims,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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The Little Rock Board of Directors is scheduled to take up a resolution on Aug. 5 authorizing a contract with Carson & Associates Inc. for the construction of the community center, according to the agenda for the meeting.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
30 July 2025
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The chair then reports such concerns to UT administration, including the provost and president, in a monthly hour and a half meeting with the faculty council executive committee.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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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
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Many other web pages related to DEI were removed, including websites on convocation ceremonies, which previously served as small graduation ceremonies for students with different cultural and identity backgrounds.—
Helen Rummel,
AZCentral.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Other executive council members include the secretary, chair of the graduate assembly and three faculty council representatives.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The movement showcases a unique patented tooth profile in its winding assembly, where the angled teeth of the winding pinion enhance efficiency and minimize wear.—
Bhanu Chopra,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Many council members and their staffers also took trips across the country and internationally during the same time frame.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Golfer Bryson DeChambeau will serve as the council’s chairman.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
31 July 2025
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The man who once provided motivation through trap beats and raw lyrics is now providing it through hands-on mentorship and workshops.—
Stephanie Tharpe,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The method by which these were sold—which hinged upon the provision of a down payment—allowed a wider range of customers to afford Breguet’s work and offered his workshops steady cashflow.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
30 July 2025
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“Synod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synod. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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