"Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope Francis Foster Christian Unity in Rome"
TL;DR
The Most Rev. Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, visited Rome for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, participating in an Anglican Eucharist at a Catholic basilica and being commissioned by Pope Francis to witness Christian unity alongside Catholic bishops. The joint commissioning of Anglican and Catholic bishops sparked discussion about the Catholic Church's stance on Anglican orders and the potential for change. Additionally, Anglican choral evensong was celebrated at St. Peter's Basilica, emphasizing the shared tradition of prayer between Catholics and Anglicans.
Topics:worldreligion#anglican-communion#archbishop-of-canterbury#catholic-church#ecumenism#pope-francis#religion
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