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How one defective intention nullified all Anglican orders

Previously, we looked at Cardinal Pietro Gasparri's treatment of the ministerial intention and holy orders. See how his principles are relevant today, with regard to Novus Ordo orders.

Oct 14, 2026
Cardinal Pietro Gasparri (1852-1934), flanked by Paul VI (Wiki Commons CC) and Matthew Parker (Wiki Commons CC), the ‘sire’ of the Anglican hierarchy. As Amazon Associates, we earn from qualifying purchases through our Amazon links. Click here for The WM Review Reading List. The base text was translated with the help of AI; each line verified by a human.

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