Discussions have been taking place between Roman Catholics and Anglicans, in the past 40 years. Since 2000 Bishops from both churches have established a new body "to promote our relationship by seeking to translate our manifest agreement in faith into common life and mission." This is quite different from the theological discussions among experts, known as ARCIC. This statement is intended to foster discussion and reflection; it is also a call to action, based upon 'an honest appraisal of what has been achieved in our dialogue.'