Friday, June 09, 2006

Religiously Diverse Coronation Suggested In England

Great Britain's Universe Newsroom reports that Lord Carey, the former Archbishop of Canteburry, has suggested that when Prince Charles eventually takes the throne, his coronation should be a multi-faith event. Lord Carey says that Britain is now much more religiously diverse than it was when Queen Elizabeth took the throne. However, Catholic MP Ann Widdecombe argues that the coronation should remain essentially an Anglican ritual since that is the established church of the country. Back in 1994 Prince Charles said he wished to be referred to as defender "of faith" rather than of "the faith".