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"The Lord wants us to trust one another": Pope Francis
The pope was preaching at the end of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Accompany Prayer for Christian Unity with “concrete gestures”: Catholic Archbishop in Togo
A Catholic Archbishop in Togo has called on followers of Christ to use the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity not only to pray for unity but also to accompany the initiative with concrete gestures of love for one another.
Vatican Asks Catholic Bishops to Invite Local Protestant, Orthodox Leaders in Synodal Path
The letter was sent by Cardinal Kurt Koch and Cardinal Mario Grech.
Pope Francis Looks Ahead to the 1700th Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea in 2025
Pope Francis highlighted the upcoming anniversaries of two major events in Church history as moments that can help Christians seek unity.
Witness of Growing Communion Between Christians “a sign of hope”: Pope Francis
Pope Francis told a delegation of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople that the witness of growing communion between Christians would be “a sign of hope for many.”
Jesus Feels Pain at our Divisions: Pope Francis to Lutheran Leaders
Pope Francis told a group of Lutheran leaders on Friday that the desire for unity grows the more Christians understand how much Christ suffers over our divisions.
Pope Francis Praises Coptic Orthodox Martyrs as "saints of all Christians"
Pope Francis has praised the courageous witness of the 21 Coptic Orthodox Christians killed by ISIS in 2015, calling them “saints of all Christians.”
New Vatican Guide for Bishops Addresses Common Challenges to Christian Unity
The Vatican published Friday a guide with suggestions for Catholic bishops to promote unity with other Christian communities, and offering practical advice for how to overcome common challenges to ecumenism.
Pope Francis Remembers 25 Years of 'Ut unum sint,' John Paul II's Letter on Ecumenism
Pope Francis Monday remembered Ut unum sint, St. Pope John Paul II’s encyclical on ecumenism, on the 25th anniversary of its publication.
French-Born Bishop-Elect for Algeria’s Constantine Diocese Hopes for Hospitality
The newly appointed Bishop for the diocese of Constantine in Algeria, French-born Monsignor Nicolas Lhernould has expressed hope for being accorded the warm welcome of hospitality by the people of God in his new jurisdiction soon after the Holy Father’s decision was made public Monday, December 9.
