
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.’
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.’
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.
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.
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.
Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and the Lutheran World Federation release joint statement.
The least controversial need is also the most important
The two signed a joint declaration this week.
On Oct. 5, Pope Francis gave a recap of his recent trip to Georgia and Azerbaijan, praising their faith and cultural roots.
Georgia’s history ‘relates holy testimonies and Christian values, which have forged the soul and culture of the country,’ the Holy Father said Oct. 1 at Svetitskhoveli Cathedral.
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