Roman Catholic Church in respect of the sacrament and is properly disposed. Cardinal Ratzinger commented on the celebrations of the Eucharist in other churches or ecclesial communities whose orders his church did not recognise, saying that "in such celebrations there was indeed a true feeding on Christ, and therefore there was a real and transforming grace." This was no new teaching as before Vatican II it was generally taught that, although considered invalid, Anglican orders were not meaningless and could carry God's grace. References External links Anglican-Roman Catholic Theological Consultation in the United States of America (ARCUSA) International Anglican-Roman Catholic Commission for Unity and Mission (IARCCUM) The Anglican Centre in Rome Joint Declarations of the Popes and the Archbishops of Canterbury