Tag Archives: Papal Visit to UK

The Church of England Synod Vote

I am interested in hearing from our bloggers in the UK what the developments at the Church of England Synod regarding women bishops will mean for us.  The New York Times has posted an article which dredges up the annoying … Continue reading

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The Battle to Claim Cardinal Newman's Legacy

There's a very interesting post over at Catholic and Loving It about efforts to claim John Henry Cardinal Newman as, well, an emblem of gay love and a welcoming, inclusive gospel. The Catholic Church in England and Wales is currently … Continue reading

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What Are These Among So Many?

What outpourings of affection for Pope Benedict in Portugal last week!  There was a vast crowd to welcome him in Lisbon, where he celebrated Mass in the civic square created by the Duke de Pombal after the devastating 18th Century … Continue reading

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Jobs for the Boys at the Foreign Office

I think you all know the story by now – that is about British Foreign Office civil servants “joking” about Pope Benedict XVI opening a condom factory, “marrying” a couple of gays and that sort of stuff. Fr Hunwicke has … Continue reading

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Official UK Papal Visit Web Site

The Catholic Church in England and Wales has launched an official web site for the upcoming papal visit to the United Kingdom.  Pope Benedict XVI will visit England and Scotland on a four-day state visit from 16-19 September 2010. Scotland … Continue reading

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Saturday Recap

The Anglo-Catholic staff have been quite busy today.  Here's a recap of stories you don't want to miss: The first instinct of the Church in Wales is to sue faithful Catholics. Sign the petition to support the Holy Father's Apostolic … Continue reading

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Sign the Petition of Support for Papal Visit

Fr. John Henley, SSC, writes to ask that The Anglo-Catholic advertise a petition in support of the Holy Father's September visit to the United Kingdom.  Please note that the petition is open to UK citizens only. According to the web … Continue reading

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Ecclesiastical Sundries

The Tablet reports that the Holy Father will visit the UK in September. The Pope will arrive in England on 16 September and travel to Scotland on 19 September (spending only nine hours there and likely meeting the Queen) before … Continue reading

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