Catholic-Anglican text encourages realism about divisive issues
By Cindy Wooden
Catholic News Service
posted Sept. 27

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Anglicans and Roman Catholics should witness to the faith they share and work together to promote Christian values in the world, but they also must be realistic about issues still dividing them, said a recent document by Anglican and Catholic bishops.

"Growing Together in Unity and Mission" was published in mid-September by the International Anglican-Roman Catholic Commission for Unity and Mission, made up of bishops from the two communities.

While leaked copies of the completed document were circulating already in February, the official release was delayed until a commentary commissioned by the Vatican and one commissioned by the Anglican Communion were finalized. the rest