[MineralMan]

That's really interesting news. I'm a little unclear on whether this will be an actual joining of the RCC by these churches, but it's interesting.

I know that it's possible for an Anglican priest to become a Catholic priest, even if married. I wonder if a similar dispensation will be made if this merger takes place.

[narses]

See post 19.

[Cronos]

I wonder if a similar dispensation will be made if this merger takes place.

Well, they would join in as a separate rite. However, they MUST share the same dogma as the church. Little administrative or operational tradition differences are acceptable -- as in the case of married priests, the Catholic Church has had married priests for hundreds of years -- in the Eastern Church. In fact, this would be good, if there are people who wish to join the priesthood but also need a family life, they can do so WITHIN the Church. A different rite doesn't matter as long as they are part of the Church.