Anglican–Roman Catholic International Commission

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The Anglican–Roman Catholic International Commission (ARCIC) is a joint dialogue between the Anglican Communion and the Roman Catholic Church. Its primary goal is to explore theological commonalities and differences between the two traditions, aiming to foster greater understanding and cooperation. While not seeking organic reunion, ARCIC engages in theological discussions and joint liturgies to advance Christian unity. This effort is part of a broader Anglican commitment to ecumenism, seeking to bridge divides with various Christian denominations.12

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…in the report of the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission, Life in Christ: Morals, Communion and the Church (1994). It is there claimed that “Anglicans and Roman Catholics derive from the Scriptures and Tradition the same controlling vision of the nature and destiny of humanity and share the same fundamental moral…
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…in the report of the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission, Life in Christ: Morals, Communion and the Church (1994). It is there claimed that “Anglicans and Roman Catholics derive from the Scriptures and Tradition the same controlling vision of the nature and destiny of humanity and share the same fundamental moral…
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