‘Rejoice in the Gifts That Have Come to the Church Through the Reformation’

Yes, this is part of an approved, common, semi-liturgical prayer service in which Catholic hierarchs and Lutherans will celebrate next year the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Revolt.

Rorate Caeli: Last year saw unprecedented expressions of “openness” on the part of some Vatican officials (including the Pope) and official Catholic structures towards Lutheranism. Full report is here.