Pope to Old Catholic Bishops of Utrecht: It's about forgiveness and reconciliation

 | 
30/10/2014
Descargar documento
Compartir

In an effort to strengthen unity among Christians, Pope Francis welcomed a delegation of the  Bishops Conference of the Union of Utrecht, also known as 'Old Catholics.' 

The division between the two came about in 1870 during the First Vatican Council, when a group of bishops rejected the notion of papal infallibility. Today, there are more theological and ecclesiological differences between the two, but the Pope said, they must focus on moving forward. 

POPE FRANCIS
'It has been possible to build new bridges of a more profound mutual understanding and practical co-operation. Convergences and consensus have been found, and differences have been better identified and set in new contexts.�

Europe is confused about its vocation and identity, said the Pope. This, he explained, opens a new door for Catholics and so called Old Catholics to collaborate and help people in their spiritual journey. 

He then added that the separation between the two, triggered grave sins and human faults on both sides, but mutual forgiveness and humble repentance are key for reconciliation. 

KLH 
CTV
JM
BN
Up:MPI

Anuncio en el que salen 3 ordenadores marca Medion y algunas especificaciones
The most watched
The latest news from Rome, now in HD and without ads
Download the App on your phone
Available for Android and Apple
START FREE TRIAL
3,28€ per month or 32,88€ per year after 7 days of free trial
Available in multiple devices
FOLLOW US ON
SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER
magnifier