Cardinal Koch: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity a Time to Pray for Peace in Ukraine
The cardinal underlined that the Vatican is working to keep the door open for dialogue with the Russian Orthodox Patriarchate, despite the difficulties.
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Pope Francis: Restoration of Christian Unity is ‘An Urgent Priority in Today’s World’
The delegation took part in a solemn Divine Liturgy presided over by Patriarch Bartholomew in St. George’s Cathedral in Istanbul, where Cardinal Sandri read the Pope’s letter aloud.
Holy Land’s Catholic Bishops Invite Orthodox Leaders to Contribute to Synodal Path
The Holy Land’s Catholic bishops explained that the synodal process was seeking to renew the Church as it faced ‘so many crises at every level.’
How to Pray for Christian Unity
COMMENTARY: It’s worthwhile, after another Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, to ask why no one seems to talk as if our beliefs matter anymore.
Pope Francis Asks Catholics to Offer Their Sufferings for Christian Unity
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity dates back to the 19th century when Pope Leo XIII encouraged the practice of a Prayer Octave for Unity.
Pope in Geneva: Real Ecumenism Puts Christ Over Division
Lack of unity among Christians is not only ‘openly contrary to the will of Christ,’ but is also ‘a scandal to the world and harms the most holy of causes: the preaching of the Gospel to every creature,’ Francis said June 21.
Catholics and Lutherans Look Toward Christian Unity in Reformation Statement
Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and the Lutheran World Federation release joint statement.
Praying for Christian Unity: What Do We Actually Pray For?
The least controversial need is also the most important
Pope Francis and Anglican Archbishop Welby Commit to Christian Unity
The two signed a joint declaration this week.
