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Outrage as Vatican Drops ‘Before Christ’ for ‘Before Common Era’, by Simon Caldwell – Brown Pelican Society of Lousiana

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By Simon Caldwell, Catholic Herald, August 30, 2024

Catholics have accused the Vatican of betraying Jesus by substituting the term “Before Christ” for “Before Common Era” in official documentation.

The traditional term BC was replaced by BCE in the English translation of a July letter by Pope Francis on the role of literature in Christian formation.

Ann Widdecombe, a convert to the Catholic faith and a former Conservative Party minister, was among the Catholics all over the world who were angered by the move.

“If the Vatican is doing that then it is a complete betrayal,” said Miss Widdecombe.

“If the Vatican is removing the name of Christ from official documentation it’s a complete betrayal.” …

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