Advertisement
ecumenism
Pope Francis, Synod Pray Where First Christian Martyrs of Rome Were Killed
The ecumenical prayer vigil Oct. 11 was held in Roman Protomartyrs Square inside Vatican City.
At Synod on Synodality, Non-Catholic Delegates Put Christian Unity in Focus
According to Cardinal Kurt Koch, the imperative for all Christian churches to journey, pray, and cooperate is Jesus’ own priestly prayer recorded in John 17.
New Pilgrimage Brings Christians, Muslims, and Jews Together in Holy Land at Abraham House
On Sept. 14 in Jerusalem, a new pilgrimage called “Pilgrims of Hope Way” was inaugurated at the 60th anniversary celebration of Abraham House.
"Jesus Christ is the heart of ecumenism": Pope Francis to Lutherans
In his talk given during the audience in the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican, the Holy Father called this encounter “an important gesture of ecumenical fraternity.”
Christian Unity Must Be Rooted in Prayer, Pope Says at Ecumenical Vespers
Marking the conclusion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Francis hosted an ecumenical vespers at Rome’s Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls.
Pope Francis Calls Silence "essential" at Prayer Vigil for Synod on Synodality
Pope Francis told those gathered at an ecumenical prayer vigil days before the opening of the Synod on Synodality that silence is essential for Christians.
Diocese of Rome: Thousands Expected at Vatican for Ecumenical Prayer Vigil Ahead of Synod
The prayer service will take place just days before the launch of the 16th General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome over the course of October.
Pope Francis’ Emphasis on Synodality Cited in Joint Catholic-Orthodox Statement
Catholic-Orthodox relations took a step forward this month with the publication of the first joint statement in seven years.
Those Who Choose Christ Choose Peace: Pope Francis at Ecumenical Prayer Service in S.Sudan
About 50,000 people attended the ecumenical prayer service.
Pope Announces Ecumenical Prayer, Reflects on St. John the Baptist's "spirit of service"
In his Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis encouraged Christians to cultivate the virtue of knowing “how to step aside” in order to bear witness to Jesus, as St. John the Baptist did.
Restoration of Christian Unity "an urgent priority in today’s world": Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Wednesday that the full restoration of communion among all Christians is “an urgent priority in today’s world.”
Anglicans Recognize Pope as "father of the Church in the West": Archbishop of Canterbury
In ecumenical discussions at the Lambeth Conference in Canterbury, England, Justin Welby, archbishop of Canterbury, has said that most Anglicans recognize the pope as “the father of the Church in the West.”
On the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Francis Urges Catholics to Care for Vulnerable
Pope Francis called Wednesday for Catholics not to retreat into their own groups, but to open the church doors and work together to care for the vulnerable in the world.
"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.”
