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Struggling Anglican leader in Rome for papal talks

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:30:47 +0000

(Rome) The Archbishop of Canterbury sought Thursday to downplay the implications of the Vatican’s unprecedented invitation for Anglicans to join the Catholic Church as he arrived in Rome for his(...)

Vatican on Anglicans: celibacy rule unchanged

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:15:52 +0000

(Vatican City) The Vatican on Monday confirmed that opening the door to married Anglican priests doesn’t mean the Roman Catholic church is easing the requirement for celibacy for its clergy.

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Vatican to decide each case of Anglican priests

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:30:29 +0000

(Vatican City) The Vatican said Saturday that married Anglican priests will be admitted to the Catholic priesthood on a case-by-case basis as Rome makes it easier for disillusioned conservative(...)

Conservative Anglican leaders urge change

Jennifer Vanasco — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:28:57 +0000

(London) A conservative group of Anglican bishops are pushing for change in their own churches rather than suggesting the faithful turn to Rome.

The Global South alliance, made up of(...)

New Vatican plan lets Anglicans convert easier

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:03:10 +0000

(Vatican City) The Vatican announced a stunning decision Tuesday to make it easier for Anglicans to convert, reaching out to those who are disaffected by the election of women and gay bishops to(...)

Calif church gives up property after diocese split

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:05:18 +0000

(Los Angeles) A conservative Los Angeles-area church that broke away from the Episcopal Church over theological differences and the consecration of a gay bishop is giving up its property.

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Episcopalians: Bishops can bless same-sex unions

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:20:58 +0000

(Anaheim, Calif.) Episcopalians on Friday authorized bishops to bless same-sex unions and research an official prayer for the ceremonies, capping a meeting that moved the church closer to(...)

Episcopal bishops OK prayer for gay couples

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:12:14 +0000

Episcopal bishops authorized the church Wednesday to start drafting an official prayer for same-sex couples, another step toward acceptance of gay relationships that will deepen the rift between the denomination and its fellow Anglicans overseas.

Episcopals to debate gay marriage, consecration of gay bishops

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:31:02 +0000

(Anaheim, Calif.) The Episcopal Church’s national convention will take up whether the church will approve religious ceremonies for same-sex couples and whether gay bishops should be consecrated,(...)

Gay bishop rejoices in NH’s gay marriage vote

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:03:05 +0000

(Concord, NH) It was tough enough to get New Hampshire’s lawmakers and governor to approve gay marriage, but Episcopal Bishop V. Gene Robinson says there’s an even tougher job ahead: getting(...)