In the case of Tawadros, the Vatican has made clear that he has full approval to celebrate the divine liturgy on Sunday at Francis’ cathedral, which is his seat as bishop of Rome. The basilica issued an apology and said the celebration violated canonical norms.

John Lateran’s main altar without such proper approvals. Last month, there was an uproar among some conservative Catholics when a group of 50 Anglican bishops and priests celebrated a liturgy at St. But a bishop can offer one of his churches to another Christian community “if it will not cause scandal or confusion to the faithful.” John Lateran.Īccording to the Vatican’s ecumenical norms, Catholic churches are “generally reserved” for Catholic worship. Tawadros’ visit will culminate with another ecumenically important event when he celebrates a Coptic Orthodox liturgy Sunday at Francis’ cathedral in Rome, the Basilica of St. “Despite the differences in our roots and affiliations, we are united by the love of Christ who dwells in us and the host of our apostle fathers and saints surrounds and guides us,” he said, according to a translation of his Arabic remarks provided by the Vatican. Tawadros, for his part, reaffirmed the ties that unite the churches.

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