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I think you are a little harsh. The word Ecclesia - meaning called out - is often translated in English as Church, and is the root of words like Ecclesiastical. To speak of ecclesial communities is the same as saying church communities.Hmmm. Who is it that refers to others outside their fold as "ecclesial communities" and cannot bring itself to honor them as churches? Who is it that maintains to this very moment that it and it alone is the One, True Church?
I seem to recall that Francis I in recent history addressing +Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury said 'Our division is a scandal and a shame'.
If we are ever to be reconciled we must allow one another room to move, and we must allow ourselves room to move. We have a choice, to build bridges or walls.
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