The Church of England would not confirm or deny a report that senior bishops have held secret talks with Vatican officials over the crisis in the Anglican Communion.
The Church of England bishops met senior advisors of Pope Benedict XVI to discuss the issue of homosexual priests and women bishops, the Sunday Telegraph newspaper reported.
The news of the meeting comes ahead of a crucial vote on Monday at the General Synod, the Church of England’s ruling body, on how far to accommodate parishes and clergy who oppose women bishops.
A Church of England spokesman said: “This is one of a plethora of stories on the internet and in print ahead of Monday’s debate and it will be down to General Synod to determine the way ahead on this issue.”
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Church mute over talks with Vatican
The Church of England would not confirm or deny a report that senior bishops have held secret talks with Vatican officials over the crisis in the Anglican Communion.
The Church of England bishops met senior advisors of Pope Benedict XVI to discuss the issue of homosexual priests and women bishops, the Sunday Telegraph newspaper reported.
The news of the meeting comes ahead of a crucial vote on Monday at the General Synod, the Church of England’s ruling body, on how far to accommodate parishes and clergy who oppose women bishops.
A Church of England spokesman said: “This is one of a plethora of stories on the internet and in print ahead of Monday’s debate and it will be down to General Synod to determine the way ahead on this issue.”
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