Patriarch Bartholomew I
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Pope Leo XIV and Bartholomew I ‘deeply alarmed’ by global tensions
Pope Leo XIV and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople said on Saturday they are “deeply alarmed by the current... Read more
Patriarch Bartholomew meets with Trump during U.S. visit, talks Middle East, Ukraine
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople met with President Donald Trump this week during a visit to the United States. Read more
Council of Nicaea aids Christian unity, Catholic and Orthodox leaders say
Cardinal Kurt Koch and Bartholomew, Eastern Orthodox ecumenical patriarch of Constantinople marked the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. Read more
Pope Leo XIV seeks to reestablish ‘full visible communion’ with Eastern Orthodox
Pope Leo XIV received members of a delegation from the Eastern Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate in a June 28 audience. Read more
Patriarch Bartholomew says 1054 church division ‘not insurmountable’ as Nicaea anniversary nears
While Pope Francis previously announced plans to travel to Turkey, one possible obstacle to a universal agreement could be tensions... Read more
A path toward unity: Pope Francis proposes joint Catholic-Orthodox celebration of Nicaea anniversary
The letter was delivered by Cardinal Kurt Koch during his visit to Istanbul for the patronal feast of the Orthodox... Read more
Orthodox patriarch anticipates Pope Francis visit to Turkey for Council of Nicaea anniversary
Pope Francis might be traveling to Turkey next year for the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea, according... Read more
Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew hopes for ‘unified date’ for Easter in East and West
“It is a scandal to celebrate separately the unique event of the one Resurrection of the One Lord,” Patriarch Bartholomew... Read more
Pope to Orthodox patriarch: ‘Bonds of faith, hope and charity’ unite two churches
On the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, Pope Francis sent a message to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople. Read more
Pope Francis: Restoration of Christian unity is ‘an urgent priority in today’s world’
Pope Francis said Wednesday that the full restoration of communion among all Christians is “an urgent priority in today’s world.” Read more
Why Catholics and Orthodox might once again celebrate Easter on the same date
The spiritual leader of the world’s Eastern Orthodox Christians has come out in support of finding a common date to... Read more
Orthodox leader and Polish Catholic archbishop pray for peace in Ukraine
Patriarch Bartholomew I is visiting Poland to offer his blessing to Ukrainian refugees. Read more
Pope Francis to Orthodox leader: May God prepare us to receive gift of full unity
The pope sent the message on the feast of St. Andrew. Read more
Orthodox leader discusses religious freedom, climate change with Biden
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I discussed religious freedom and climate change with U.S. leaders on Monday in Washington, D.C., and announced... Read more
Pope Francis thanks God for ‘profound personal bond’ with Orthodox leader
The Orthodox leader is marking the 30th anniversary of his election. Read more
Cardinal Erdö: Our world today is in burning need of a united Christianity
"This unity is the will of Christ Himself, who prayed that His disciples may be one, that the world may... Read more
Catholic, Orthodox, and Anglican leaders call climate crisis a ‘devastating injustice’
The three leaders said: ‘We repent of our generation’s sins.’ Read more
Imam, rabbi, and Orthodox patriarch wish Pope Francis a swift recovery
Pope Francis underwent a three-hour operation on the evening of July 4. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘The witness of growing communion between us Christians will be a sign of hope’
Pope Francis told a delegation of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople that the witness of growing communion between Christians would... Read more
Pope Francis tells Orthodox leader: I am confident we will achieve full unity
Pope Francis told the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople Monday that he is confident that Catholics and Orthodox Christians will attain... Read more
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