Bishop Anthony Curry had taken a stand once morest Cardinal George Alencheri on many issues. Bishop Anthony Curry had also taken a public stance that he would not accept a unified Eucharist on the subject of Eucharistic unification. In this regard, Bishop Anthony Curry took the initiative to discuss the issues in the archdiocese through correspondence with the Vatican several times for the dissident faction.
The Vatican gave an ultimatum that the unification of the Eucharist should be implemented, but that did not happen. Ernakulam Angamaly Archdiocese’s position was that it cannot be implemented on the day suggested by the Vatican and that the unification of the Eucharist can be implemented in the Church only by the end of this year. This also annoyed the church leadership and the Vatican.
Antony Karili also faced accusations of supporting rebel priests in the issue of church land. This is the indication that many things have reached a change of position.
A group of priests have sent a letter to the Vatican asking the Vatican to withdraw such an action. A section of priests and believers have complained that such an action was taken once morest Anthony Curry without specifying the reason. A meeting is being held in Ernakulam under the leadership of Almaya Munnetra to discuss this matter. Various priests will also participate in the meeting. It is suggested that the meeting is to plan a protest program if the Vatican tightens its stance.
Vatican Ambassador to India and Apostolic Nuncio Leo Poldo Girelli will arrive at Ernakulam Bishop’s House tomorrow for further discussions.
Summary: Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese Bishop Anthony Kariyil was asked by Vatican to step down. The Metropolitan Vicar of the Archdiocese has been asked to resign. It is reported that the Vatican ambassador had summoned him to Delhi the other day and gave a direct notice. No official explanation has been given as to why he was asked to vacate the post. It is indicated that the change of position is related to the church dispute
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