Tag: Bishops
Church of England faces calls for cuts in the number of bishops
Ruth Gledhill July 12, 2009.
Print: Times Online
The Church of England is considering cuts in the number of bishops and dioceses amid growing complaints that its structure is top-heavy and out of step with falling congregations.
A war of words between Catholics and Jews
Duke Helfand July 6, 2009.
Print: Los Angeles Times
The nation’s Roman Catholic bishops, looking to clarify their position on interfaith dialogue with Jews, have instead caused an uproar by issuing a recent statement that appears to endorse attempts to convert them. Jews are accusing American bishops of backtracking on a statement that explicitly directs Catholics to not attempt to convert Jews.
