Why this obsession with Rome? Anglicanism is the true 'Catholic' Church. It was not 'created' in the 1530s but 'renewed'. Its Apostolic succession goes back to Peter. Anyway, if age of foundation alone confers legitimacy, lets all get circumcised and give up pork.

Eric Skelton, Cardiff, Wales

If we were to have waited for Rome's acceptance of our Orders before being acceptable as fellow Christians, we would never have helped bring about a modern reformation of ministry in the world. Perhaps this is why God has not allowed this recgntion by Rome to happen. Semper reformanda rules!

Father Ron Smith, Christchurch, New Zealand

Hmmmm the Anglican "communion" commentary seems to be filled with two very revealing things, ego and pride. As for the "reformation", it keeps rolling down the path that scripture lays out regarding a house divided.... So much ignorance and pride.

Joe, Norfolk, USA

I've just read the stuff above and it's hard to know what to say. Do educated people actually believe any of this rubbish? It's no wonder we still have wars when supposedly sane people still fall out over old myths and superstitions. If God exists she must be truly ashamed of her followers.

Al, Weybridge, UQ

Roman Catholic Church
+ Anglican Church
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= Roman Catholic Church

Anglicans who advocate reconciliation with the Roman Catholics are advocating the death of the Anglican Communion.

John S. Dearing, Corvallis, Oregon, USA

Keeping aside our personal feelings for how we must minister to all God's people, this is more a matter of faith in the "unity of the Church" than of justice or choice. Do we continue to facture the Church while not heeding the Lord's Own Prayer for Unity? This is not a matter of "rights."

Deacon John Holoduek, St. John's, Fairview, NJ, USA

No evolved woman would bother with this old patriarchal religion, based on lies and deceipt.

Perhaps the church would care to enlighten the people as to who Mary Magdalene really was, and how Jesus really treated her, respecting her true nature.

Perhaps that would spoil it all for the old boys

Lady Portia, London, UK

The Anglican 'church' departed from the teachings of Christ along time ago. It seems a lot of the people who have made comments either haven't read the Bible or don't have a proper understanding of what happened 2000 years ago.

Chris, Sydney, Australia

Has Card. Kasper signalled a return to the traditional teatment of women wthin the RC Church? "As individuals, man and woman are morally equals. Socially, man is superior...Women must be present in church with head covered and modestly dressed and preferably separated from the men...?

Francis Pimentel-Pinto, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 9ND, England

Diane from Huston the Roman Catholic Church does not
defend truth. Jesus said call no man Father, do not make
idols, do not worship idols. So the Catholic Church did
exactly that. You need a personal relationship with the Lord
Jesus, Diane.

Philip, Dorset, England

The Roman Catholic Church is a "disordered" condition. Its rigid stance against the full personhood of women and homosexuals is absurd. The RC Church considers all Anglican orders as "absolutely null and utterly void".

The RC Church worships itself. Why would Anglicans want anything to to with it?

John S. Dearing, Corvallis, Oregon, USA

This schism within the churches, is nothing more that the same growing pains we have witnessed throughout their development... the world is flat... no wait... the church is corrupt... right on... women should be ordained.... well done... the gay community is welcomed by the church... do hurry along!

Siobhan, Dublin, Ireland

No, Gwana, the problems in the Catholic church have been because of homosexual pederasts entering the priesthood. By the way, the Anglican and neo-TEC has had it's own scandals with homosexual priests and bishops molesting little boys as well. They seem to consider it an entitlement.

Jenny, Grand Rapids, MI US

ya'll are all crazy! except Simon. Bishops are the successors of the Apostles and must be male. Homosex is contrary to natural law and the nature of men's and women's bodies. Nobody is forced to be celibate....it is a choice. A celibate priesthood has worked for 2000 years....

Diane, Houston, USA

the 'incest' in the priesthood involves postpubescent boys...which speaks to the issue of homosexuality, not incest. Get ride of the homosexuals in seminary and the problem is gone.
The Catholic Church is the only defender of truth and as Simon said, truth and the Church dont pander to modern trend

Diane, Houston, USA

I don't think these Catholic bishops get it. Does this bishop think the Anglican church wants to be fully reconciled with an outdated, sexist, homophobic church? If homosexuality is so disordered why are so many Catholic priests and bishops gay themselves. 30 to 50% according to studies.

dipsy, Franklin, WV, USA

It's a step in the right direction if the Cardinal says dialogue may be "changed" and on another "level". The first thing needed is a sensible way to view sexuality. How about as being totally "private"?Thus women Bishops and homosexuals may be realistically acknowledged to be (otherwise) "ordered".

Mrs.Josephine Hyde-Hartley, Bacup, UK

Did anyone actually believe that the Anglican Church and the Roman Catholic Church had any hope of reconciliation anyway? I mean, how out of touch could this Cardinal be? Also, is there any Anglican out there actually worried about the 1896 Apostolicae Curae? It's meaningless.

Steve, Norfolk, USA

King Henry VIII had the right idea, so let's keep it that way.

John F. McIlray, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

I'm not overly bothered by Roman Catholic criticisms of C of E teachings on gender roles and sexuality. Enforced priestly celibacy has been the cause of a litany of problems. Planks in eyes spring to mind.

gwana, London,

The Catholic Church is very threatened by women, that much is obvious. Its intolerance will probably be its undoing. The most rigid branches break in a windstorm.

Amy, Orilia, Canada

At least one church sticks to what it believes in. It's ridiculous to pander for the sake of popularity.

Simon, York, England