I am reminded of Leo XIII. Asked by some Anglicans for a blessing, he used the blessing of incense, 'Be blessed + by Him in whose honour thou art burnt'. Amen. But, of course, Leo was a Catholic, unlike Francis.
From Gloria.tv
Two invalidly ordained Anglican bishops joined the English and Welsh Bishops at their Ad Limina visits and audience with Pope Francis (September 24-29).
The two Anglicans were Martin Warner and Christopher Foster.
The Catholic Bishops underlined in a statement on CatholicNews.org.uk (October 1) that Anglican bishops were present for the first time and that this is an example of “change” [to the worse].
The presence of two outsiders shows that Ad Limina visits are ceremonial events with no impact on the Church's governance.
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