Less concerned with reunification and more with putting its own house in order, which may be better in the long run. This is going to involve a retreat from the extreme Papalism of JP II, and a more appropriate recognition of the autonomy of the Eastern Catholic Churches. I fully expect to see those Churches permitted to ordain married men to the priesthood in North America for North America.
If Rome doesn't do the right thing here rather quickly, there may well be a significant return of individuals, parishes, and communities to canonical Orthodoxy. Rome might even welcome such a development.
I think the Orthodox are keenly interested in how the Pope and Curia treat, not only the Eastern Churches, but the Roman Catholic bishops as well.
They are also interested in the Orthodoxy of the Catholic Church, its general faithfulness to common doctrines. The continued insistance on these will be greatly appreciated.
The Russian issue is a big headache. From what I hear, the Patriarchate is falling apart and a great many groups and individuals would like to be be recognized by Rome as Russian Catholics. JP II said and did the right things, but may not have been in complete control of some Catholic zealots. The new guy may be better able to handle them.
There is a slim chance that we will get another half Ruthenian Pope. Though one analyst claimed that the only black mark against Husar is his American passport. But I understand he turned that in. No black mark, then, but a very dark horse.
That's the best I can come up with off the top of my head.
no subject
If Rome doesn't do the right thing here rather quickly, there may well be a significant return of individuals, parishes, and communities to canonical Orthodoxy. Rome might even welcome such a development.
I think the Orthodox are keenly interested in how the Pope and Curia treat, not only the Eastern Churches, but the Roman Catholic bishops as well.
They are also interested in the Orthodoxy of the Catholic Church, its general faithfulness to common doctrines. The continued insistance on these will be greatly appreciated.
The Russian issue is a big headache. From what I hear, the Patriarchate is falling apart and a great many groups and individuals would like to be be recognized by Rome as Russian Catholics. JP II said and did the right things, but may not have been in complete control of some Catholic zealots. The new guy may be better able to handle them.
There is a slim chance that we will get another half Ruthenian Pope. Though one analyst claimed that the only black mark against Husar is his American passport. But I understand he turned that in. No black mark, then, but a very dark horse.
That's the best I can come up with off the top of my head.