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"We have concluded that when the principle of phyletism (i.e. ecclesiastical nationalism) is juxtaposed with the teaching of the Gospel and the constant practice of the Church, it is not only foreign to it, but also completely opposed, to it. We decree the following in the Holy Spirit: 1. We reject and condemn racial division, that is, racial differences, national quarrels and disagreements in the Church of Christ, as being contrary to the teaching of the Gospel and the holy canons of our blessed fathers, on which the holy Church is established and which adorn human society and lead it to Divine piety. 2. In accordance with the holy canons, we proclaim that those who accept such division according to races and who dare to base on it hitherto unheard-of racial assemblies are foreign to the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church and are real schismatics."
Constantinople...1872
Re: Pope Benedict XVI Eases Rules for Anglicans to Convert to Catholicism
Posted by Al
on 10/22/2009, 2:46 am, in reply to "Re: Pope Benedict XVI Eases Rules for Anglicans to Convert to Catholicism"
George-
From what I read, the Vatican offer does not include female priests nor married bishops. I would also note that the Uniates (at least in North America) do not include the filoque in the Creed as published in their liturgical texts, so why would the Anglicans be treated differently? So, it's down to how much Calvinism Rome will tolerate, and I would imagine very little.
Or have I misunderstood your post?
Al
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Al
Paros Island, Greece
