More rich nuggets of theological insight from the Anglican clergy, this time, from the Very Reverend David Richardson, Anglican Representative of the Archbishop of Canterbury in the Holy See and Director of the Anglican Center in Rome:

In Rev. Richardson’s view, Catholic concerns about controversial issues within the Anglican Communion, such as women bishops or homosexuality, are part of the normal difficulties of ecumenical dialogue.

“Ecumenical processes never run smoothly, and life moves on,” he said. “While you’re writing a report, at the end of it you find that something different has taken place. It may be that women have been ordained or a Pope has died, or an Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned.”

“We’re an evolving institution,” he said.

Sometimes the Pope dies, sometimes the “Archbishop” resigns, and sometimes women are ordained. That’s all clear. Any questions?

(Not only does it appear that the Rev Richardson is wearing a Catholic prelate’s soutane, but they let him use Santa Maria Sopra Minerva for his “installation”?? Good grief. All you Dominican saints and beati, pray for us!