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Rome's Anglican pastor: Papal visit an exciting, but normal, step

Pope Francis will tomorrow become the first Roman Pontiff to set foot in an Anglican parish in Rome, marking a... Read more

Despite hiccups, Pope Francis and Welby committed to unity

Pope Francis and Anglican Primate Archbishop Welby have signed a joint-declaration emphasizing that while topics such as homosexuality and the... Read more

Anglican leaders smack Episcopal Church over gay marriage

A meeting of national leaders of the Anglican Communion on Thursday issued a statement reprimanding the Episcopal Church, its American... Read more

Woman bishop challenges future of Anglican-Catholic dialogue

While the consecration of the Church of England's first woman bishop presents significant challenges in bringing Catholics and Anglicans into... Read more

Bishop Justin Welby chosen to lead Anglican Communion

Bishop of Durham Justin Welby will become the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury and leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion, succeeding... Read more

Head Anglican archbishop makes final push to ordain women bishops

The outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams is trying to persuade members of the Church of England’s upcoming General Synod... Read more

Newman biographer highlights cardinal's insights amid Anglican turmoil

A biographer of Blessed John Henry Newman says the noted 19th-century Catholic convert can offer guidance to Anglicans in the... Read more