Dialogue between Anglicans and Catholics has been going on since Vatican II, but the dialogue stalled when the Anglican Church began ordaining women, and bishops from both denominations are seeking a new path forward. recognized that it was necessary.
In this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” host Colleen Dull and veteran Vatican correspondent Gerald O'Connell recap the recent Anglican-Catholic summits in Rome and Canterbury, England. Jerry describes what he sees as a major shift in Anglican-Catholic dialogue under Pope Francis, from theological discussions to concrete action.
“[Pope Francis has] I always said we all have different churches. They have a theological problem. But if we wait for these theological issues to be resolved, we're going to go to the next world before we can move forward,” Jerry said on this week's show.
In part two of the episode, Colleen and Jerry analyze Pope Francis' letter to the Jews of Israel. Why did the Pope choose to address religious groups within Israel rather than all of Israel?
Jerry also gave an update on the Vatican's efforts to move children in need of treatment from Gaza to Italy. “It's a great gesture to take these kids out,” Jerry says. Exactly what 153 countries around the world are asking for. ”
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