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Canon 344. Previous Next | The synod of Bishops is directly under the authority of the Roman Pontiff, whose prerogative it is:
1° to convene the synod, as often as this seems opportune to him, and to designate the place where the meetings are to be held 2° to ratify the election of those who, in accordance with the special law of the synod, are to be elected, and to designate and appoint other members; 3° at a suitable time before the celebration of the synod, to prescribe the outlines of the questions to be discussed, in accordance with the special law; 4° to determine the agenda; 5° to preside over the synod personally or through others; 6° to conclude, transfer, suspend or dissolve the synod. |
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