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.
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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.
Pope Francis: The Church Must Be Close to the Caucasus Region
On Oct. 5, Pope Francis gave a recap of his recent trip to Georgia and Azerbaijan, praising their faith and cultural roots.
Francis to Georgian Orthodox Church: “We Are Called to Be ‘One in Christ’”
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.
Pope Francis Outlines Paths to Peace, Christian Unity on Arrival in Georgia
Full texts of the Pope's opening discourses.
Catholics, Orthodox Sign Agreement on Primacy and Synodality
The 14th plenary session of the Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue Between the Orthodox and Catholic Churches was held Sept. 15-22.
