George Carey

Cause for sadness and celebration

Pope Benedict's invitation must be seen as an opportunity for Anglicans to consider the claims of church unity against the strengths and attractions of the Anglican tradition before they send their RSVP's. Nevertheless, if - and it is a big 'if' - large numbers of Anglicans from the Church of England leave for Rome, I fear for our national church.

By George Carey | October 22, 2009; 01:46 PM ET | Comments (31)