Confessional Controversy and Church Authority Debate
In Ecclestical notes readers see vigorous but misapplied zeal against auricular confession in the Church of England. The piece warns against state coercion and urges open, fair dispute to test confessional ideas, arguing spiritual authority should guide reform.
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Church of England
Congress of Old Catholics at Constance
The congress, led by Dr Déllinger, signals cautious interest in Old Catholic independence from Rome. It likens its authority to a major church assembly but preserves congregational freedom with annual meetings, church committees, and the election of clergy by congregational vote.
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Bbss
Constance
Eng
W Forster
Italy
Mr. Glad
Stone’s
United States
Belgium
Bevevnens
Pleiades
Orion
Rome
Congregational Union
Déllinger