Sentence examples for conferences of bishops from inspiring English sources
Moreover, the Pope has made clear that he intends to delegate more power to the various conferences of bishops.
But in his interview, he hinted that bigger changes could be coming, including possible structural changes to the conferences of bishops, known as synods.
ROME, Sept. 2 The Vatican relaxed today the restrictions that prevented Catholic lay men from taking wine along with bread at communion, giving to local conferences of bishops jurisdition over what was once a major theological controversy.
The bishops said the proposed text quoted Scripture out of context and failed to incorporate the insights of modern biblical scholarship, that it relegated the laity to a passive role in the church and that it neglected the role of national conferences of bishops.
The Pope has also suggested that the power and authority concentrated for centuries in the papacy might be devolved to some extent, to conferences of bishops in countries round the world.
In addition, all the Catholic members of the group are appointed by the conferences of bishops in the United States and Canada.
He was also one of the organizers of the Latin-American Conference of Bishops.
Eugenio Lira, the secretary general of the Mexican Conference of Bishops, told reporters.
Cardinal Camillo Ruini, president of the Italian Conference of Bishops, complained publicly in January.
Justice Minister Dominique Perben has also expressed his opposition, as has the Archbishop Jean-Pierre Ricard of Bordeaux, who is also president of the Conference of Bishops of France.
