Vatican opens door to disillusioned Anglicans wanting to join Catholic Church . Both groups have a `` substantial overlap in faith , doctrine and spirituality '' and will continue to hold official dialogues , the archbishops of Canterbury and Westminster said in a joint statement . Married priests and expected to be able to ` ` themselves into full visible communion '' Vatican says ` ` hundreds '' of Anglicans have expressed interest in joining . They can practice their rites while recognizing the pope as their leader .
Vatican opens door to disillusioned Anglicans wanting to join Catholic Church . Married priests and expected to be able to ` ` themselves into full visible communion '' Vatican says ` ` hundreds '' of Anglicans have expressed interest in joining . They can practice their rites while recognizing the pope as their leader .