Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Anglicans are a 'blessing for the entire Church,' states Pope Benedict


From Catholic News Agency-

Pope Benedict once again commented on the theme of Anglican-Catholic relations, this time as he met with Welsh and English bishops at the Vatican on Monday. During their meeting Pope Benedict confirmed the importance of his recent Apostolic Constitution "Anglicanorum Coetibus."

The Holy Father welcomed bishops from England and Wales in audience on Monday morning in the Consistory Room of the Apostolic Palace as they complete their “ad Limina” visit.

After encouraging the bishops' important work in the areas of ecumenical and inter-religious dialogue, given the "varied demographic profile" of their flocks, Pope Benedict added, "I would ask you to be generous in implementing the provisions of the Apostolic Constitution 'Anglicanorum Coetibus,' so as to assist those groups of Anglicans who wish to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church."

"I am convinced that, if given a warm and open-hearted welcome, such groups will be a blessing for the entire Church.”

More here-

http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/anglicans_are_a_blessing_for_the_entire_church_states_pope_benedict/

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