[Havisham]

Notwithstanding, how extraordinary that you were present to hear this good news. I will look up your posts from now on.

[Notwithstanding]

For all I know this has been the Vatican position for some time - I passed it on merely because I personally know now first hand without a doubt that it is the official position of the Holy See. (I don't think the ambassodor was announcing a policy change yesterday - merely reiterating existing policy).