First Vatican Council
Pope Francis shrugs off critics, calling schism part of church’s history
By Claire Giangravé — September 10, 2019
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — On his flight back from a weeklong trip to Africa, Pope Francis answered critics of his papacy, saying that although he hopes for dialogue he’s not afraid of a schism.
‘Old Catholics’ embrace new movements
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — May 21, 2012
(RNS) In the North American Old Catholic Church, priests practice a brand of Catholicism that most Catholics wouldn’t recognize. There are married gay priests, open Communion and no allegiance to Rome. By Peggy Fletcher Stack.
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