The Directory for the Pastoral Ministry of Bishops describes the diocesan synod as "a consultative gathering or assembly, convoked and chaired by the Bishop, to which priests and other faithful of the particular Church are called . . ... E Duffy - 《Jurist Studies in Church Law & Ministry》...
21, 2024. (AP Photo/Leo Correa) 5 of 13 | Pope Francis attends a session of the 16th General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops at the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) 6 of 13 | Relatives and neighbors cry as they wat...