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Vatican Move Recognizes Reality of Anglican Divide |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 20, 2009
CONTACT: Megan Franko (ext. 148) or Kelly Oliver (ext. 140) at (703) 683-5004
HERNDON,
Va. (October 20, 2009) – Bishop Martyn Minns, Missionary Bishop of the
Convocation of Anglicans in North America (CANA), issued the following
response to the newly approved church provision, announced today by the
Vatican, that allows Anglicans to join the Catholic Church.
“The
Vatican is opening a door for Anglicans who sense a call to be part of
the Church of Rome to join that body and still maintain Anglican
traditions. This move by the Catholic Church recognizes the reality of
the divide within the Anglican Communion and affirms the decision to
create a new North American province that embraces biblical truth.
While we welcome the positive response from the Anglican Archbishop of
Canterbury regarding the Vatican’s provision, we urge Lambeth Palace to
move swiftly to fully endorse the efforts of the Fellowship of
Confessing Anglicans and the Anglican Church in North America to keep
the Anglican family together,” said Bishop Minns.
“Rome is
reminding Anglicans that our historic, orthodox faith is more important
than culture and more important than geography. CANA itself bears
witness to the fact that God’s church is made up of believers across
the globe. The centrality of Jesus Christ and the authority of
Scripture are the unwavering bonds that have drawn CANA churches and
others within the Anglican Church in North America together. Our
continued prayer is for Anglicans across the world to be able to stay
faithful to orthodox beliefs,” Minns concluded.
Editorial note:
The
church provision, known as an Apostolic Constitution, allowing
Anglicans to join the Catholic Church was announced by Cardinal William
Levada. An Apostolic Constitution is the highest level of decree that
the Pope can issue and underscores the historic nature of this action.
» click here to read the AP wire report on the Vatican's press conference
» click here to read the Jesuit America magazine website's report on this historic event
»
click here to read Anglican Archbishop of Caterbury's, Dr. Rowan
Williams, letter to Anglican leaders about the Vatican's offer
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