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Luci Johnson Baptism Sparks Ecumenical Debate
In a clash of views the rebaptism of Luci Johnson, former Episcopal, into Roman Catholicism renews debate on ecumenism. Church scholars note baptism as tying Christians, while Vatican leaders emphasize unity. The incident follows joint talks in Washington between Episcopal and Catholic delegates. The piece marks broader implications for Catholic Protestant reconciliation and notes the rebaptism was requested by Luci.
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Luci Johnson
Johnson
Associated Press
George W. Cornell
New York
Episcoe Palian
John XXII
Augustin Cardinal Bea
Vatican Secretariat For Christian Unity
Episcopal Church
Catholic Bishops’ Commission On Ecumenical Relations
Donald H. V. Hallock
Milwaukee
Charles H. Helmsing
Kansas