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Vatican preparing ‘joint message’ on Martin Luther with Lutheran World Federation

The Vatican’s ecumenical office is preparing a “joint message” on Martin Luther with the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), a cardinal... Read more

New Vatican guide for bishops addresses common challenges to Christian unity

The Vatican published Friday a guide with suggestions for Catholic bishops to promote unity with other Christian communities, and offering... Read more

Vatican cardinal: Catholics should be sign of unity in a divided society

The Catholic Church cannot be an authentic witness to unity in diversity if it only mirrors the divisions found in... Read more

Catholics, Lutherans look toward Christian unity in Reformation statement

The Reformation anniversary gives us a renewed impetus to work for reconciliation, said a statement released jointly Tuesday by the... Read more

Vatican displays Rembrandt's art for the first time

For the first time, the works of Dutch artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn will be displayed at the Vatican.  Read more

Catholic-Lutheran hurdles still exist, but surprising progress has been made

Ahead of Pope Francis’ coming trip to Sweden to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Catholic and Lutheran leaders... Read more

Vatican takes on tense question of salvation for the Jewish people

Though it “is and remains an unfathomable divine mystery,” Jews can participate in salvation without confessing Christ explicitly, a Vatican... Read more