Vatican spokesman Rev. Lombardi issued a statement that denies supposedly informed reports by an Italian correspondent on requirements for celibacy for Anglicans entering full communion with the Catholic Church.

As many as 50 Anglican bishops and their flocks from around the world are expected to accept the pope's invitation. It is the best news for this year.

Anglican Bishop Robert W. Duncan of Pittsburgh PA says that he does not expect that "the great majority of the Anglican Church in North America's" faithful will not utilize the offer of union with the Catholic Church.

Reporters were summoned with little notice to the Vatican to hear the announcement on the Apostolic Constitution regarding admission of Anglicans into full communion with the Catholic Church. Why the rush?

Some Anglicans seek to become Catholic yet retain aspects of Episcopalian tradition. USCCB seeks continued work for unity with Anglicans through dialogue. Cardinal Francis George of Chicago issued a statement.

On September 3, a community of Episcopal nuns and a priest will join the Catholic Church in a ceremony in Baltimore. A work of the "Holy Spirit" says Mother Christina Christie.