Washington D.C., Jun 8, 2010 / 18:31 pm
Catholic and Orthodox Christian leaders in the United States have continued work on a new joint statement on the future of Catholic-Orthodox relations, examining what the two Churches share and the prospects for their reunion.
The draft statement describes the resolution of differences as a matter of urgency, according to a press release from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
The North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation met at Hellenic College/Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, Massachusetts from June 1-3. It was co-chaired by Metropolitan Maximos of Pittsburgh and Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond of New Orleans.
Members of the consultation included Catholic and Orthodox clergy, vowed religious and scholars.