Anglican bishops in secret Vatican summit
Now the Church of England is poised to endorse women bishops — a move that will seriously damage its relations with the Roman Catholic Church and could force hundreds of clergy to defect to Rome.
“These are the presenting issues that have made talks necessary, but our concerns go much deeper than these rows to issues of basic doctrine,” the bishop said. “I have to be loyal to the parishes in my diocese and to the Gospel and that’s why I felt I had to do something.W”
Another bishop said: “The internal pressure of the Anglican communion has pushed us apart and we’re committed to greater unity with Rome. There can be no future for Christianity in Europe without Rome.”
The Pope’s enthusiasm for bringing traditional Anglicans into the fold was shown in 2003 when as Cardinal he sent greetings to a group of conservative churchmen meeting in Texas in protest at the election of Bishop Robinson. The Pope and Dr Williams enjoy a strong relationship, which they are keen to maintain.
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