European Salon de News, Discussion et Klatsch - 22 November | 92 comments (92 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

BBC News - Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope to 'seek closer ties'

The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Pope agreed to seek closer relations between Anglicans and Catholics at a meeting in Rome, the Vatican has said.
It follows tensions over the Vatican's offer to welcome disenchanted Anglicans into the Catholic fold.
Pope Benedict's proposal would allow Anglicans to convert while preserving many of their traditions and practices.
A Vatican statement said the "cordial" talks reiterated "the shared will" to move toward closer relations.
It said the discussions, which lasted around half an hour, "also focused on recent events between the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion."

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Sat Nov 21st, 2009 at 11:44:22 AM EST
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Well, the Anglicans can counter by offering the same terms to any Catholic priests who want to marry.

"It is not necessary to have hope in order to persevere."

by ARGeezer (ARGeezer a in a circle eurotrib daught com) on Sat Nov 21st, 2009 at 11:56:55 PM EST
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(Especially gay priests! A certain symmetry there.)

"It is not necessary to have hope in order to persevere."

by ARGeezer (ARGeezer a in a circle eurotrib daught com) on Sat Nov 21st, 2009 at 11:58:44 PM EST
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European Salon de News, Discussion et Klatsch - 22 November | 92 comments (92 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)