The Virgin Mary and the Anglicans

Anglicans are similar to Protestants in their attitude towards the Virgin Mary, but they recognize her divine motherhood and venerate her, as is evidenced by the many statues of Mary found in Anglican churches. Mary also has a place in their liturgy, for instance with the singing of the Magnificat during the evening service.

An Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission (known by the acronym ARCIC) was created in 1967 to promote ecumenical dialogue and to find common positions on ethical issues. Within this framework, an Anglican-Roman Catholic agreement was reached on the question of the dogma of the Assumption. On February 2, 2004, ARCIC presented a joint document called "Mary: Grace and Hope in Christ." In it, the doctrine of the Assumption of Mary is presented as fully in conformity with Scripture.

Moreover, Pope Benedict XVI promulgated the Apostolic Constitution "Anglicanorum coetibus" on November 4, 2009, and the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham was created on January 15, 2011, to allow Anglican converts to enter fully into communion with the Catholic Church, while retaining much of their heritage and traditions. The Ordinariate is placed under the special patronage of St. John Henry Newman (1801-1890), a former Anglican who became a Catholic and was made a cardinal by Pope Leo XIII.

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