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Roman Catholic AnswerThe Churches that are separated from us, the Orthodox, the Old Catholics, the Polish National Catholics, all share in the priesthood of Our Blessed Lord, they have a valid apostolic succession through their bishops, and they share a common faith with us. The Orthodox, in particular, share everything up through the tenth century when they left. The Old Catholics schism and Polish National Catholics schismed after Vatican Council I; and now it looks as if the Society of St. Pius X is going to going their ranks. The protestants, lacking a valid priesthood and sacraments may not be called Churches for that reason, and so are termed "ecclesial communities" by the Second Vatican Council.
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