A synod is not a sovereign parliament. The Synod of Bishops advises within an ecclesial structure whose decision authority differs from parliamentary legislation. Understanding that distinction prevents voting and representation from being mistaken for autonomous power while retaining attention to meaningful consultation and faithful synthesis.
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