Catholics warn Anglicans of ‘irreparable damage’ if allow women bishops
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London, England, Nov 25, 2005 / 12:00 am (CNA).- The Catholic bishops have warned the Church of England against its continued plans to allow women bishops, saying it would “radically impair the relationship between the two large Church bodies."

In July, the Church of England began toward the process to allow women bishops, after bishops voted overwhelmingly in favor of the proposal at a General Synod. The proposal just managed to secure the two-thirds majority in the House of Laity, which would be needed to conclude the legislation when it comes for its final approval in about seven years.

In an official paper, the Catholic bishops said consecrating women bishops was a “tremendous and intolerable risk” that could cause “irreparable damage” within and outside the Anglican Communion—something other critics have warned as well.

The Catholic bishops said inviting women bishops could mar recent efforts calling for greater unity between the Anglican and Catholic churches as it is completely at odds with the “texts and spirit” past agreements between the two churches.

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Published by: Dylaen O'Emery
MD, USA 11/15/2007 04:51 PM EST
Actually, roughly two-thirds of the Anglican male clergy is validly ordained, because of the re-ordination of some by the valid bishops of the Independent Catholic Bishops.
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Published by: Henry
Virginia 11/28/2005 02:44 PM EST
Cliff's stern remarks are incorrect in many respects. Also, others might just as validly state the one and only true faith is the Orthodox Faith.
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Published by: cliff petsch
spokane wa. usa 11/27/2005 05:38 PM EST
Who cares if they have female "bishops". Their male "bishops" are not "bishops" at all. They have no religious authority from God, their sacraments are not valid. The Church of England is a heretical religion and the only thing the Catholic Church should be concerned about is converting them from their errors to the one and only true faith, the Catholic Faith.
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Published by: Esteban
Costa Rica 11/25/2005 12:55 PM EST
It is naive to believe that the Anglican Church is willing to pay attention to the calls from Rome. They do not believe in ecumenism and they will do as the please. It is time for the Catholic Church to be humble and recognize that not everybody respect the wishes of Rome for unity. I do not believe that union with the Anglican Church is possible, because they do not want it and they will do whatever they want, regardless of all the documents, hugs, kisses and all the photo-ops they make with the Pope. Let's be humble and abandon the idea of world religious supremacy.
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