Rupture of Apostolic Tradition in the Church of England: Rome and the Orthodox React

'We have regretfully learned of the Church of England vote to pave the way for the introduction of legislation which will lead to the ordaining of women to the Episcopacy. The Catholic position on the issue was clearly expressed by Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II. Such a decision signifies a breaking away from the apostolic tradition maintained by all of the Churches since the first millennium, and therefore is a further obstacle for the reconciliation between the Catholic Church and the Church of England.' - The Vatican Council for the Promotion of Christian Unity

'This decision is of course painful in the inter-Christian dialogue, as it is further alienating the Anglican community from the Apostolic tradition. It is a very painful blow on the unity of the Anglican community, as it is worsening a split among the Anglicans. The decision was predictable because the tendency of total liberalization unfortunately dominates in many Christian Churches, including the Anglican community.' - The Moscow Patriarchate