Prussian Church Reform Bills Spark Clash With Vatican
Debates over three proposed laws in Prussia aim to curb church discipline, control clerical education, and allow secular appeals from church courts. The move, seen as inspired by Count Bismarck, risks deepening state church conflicts and prompts calls for priests to renounce state pay and meddling.
No Analogy of the Roman Church as a Political Church
The text argues that the Roman Church is not inherently political but urges firm action when justice allows. It contends that true justice is unattainable in religious affairs while secular governments attempt to regulate religious zeal and voices that drive religious activity.
Ecclesiastical Notes on Convocation and Church Reform
The article reports on Convocation debates over Home Episcopate expansion, bishop incomes and funding, and possible new sees. It covers reactions to clerical salaries, deans, and cathedral property, plus a cautious move toward public opinion on ritual reforms and Athanasian Creed clarifications. It notes Catholic conversions from Ritualist congregations and Anglican clergy in various regions.
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Church Defence Association
Liberation Party
Convocation
Winchester
Henry VIII
Free Church
Church of England
Apostolic Office of
Gloucester
Bristol
Ellicott
Winchester’s Money. the Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop of Canterbury
Sons of the Church
Norwich
Lichfield
Fagan
Baptists
Church of Christ
The
Guardian
the Guardian
Manning
Mgr. Capel
England
London
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Ermeland
Count Bismarck
Tate
Switzerland
Germany
Geneva
Lausanne
M. Mermillod
Ecclesiastical Notes