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Pope Francis looks ahead to the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea in 2025
Pope Francis highlighted the upcoming anniversaries of two major events in Church history as moments that can help Christians seek... Read more
Pope Francis to Lutheran leaders: Jesus feels pain at our divisions
The pope met with representatives of the Lutheran World Federation. Read more
For families separated at the border, Catholics and Lutherans work together
Catholic and Lutheran agencies jointly released a report Oct. 17 to document the two agencies’ role in helping to reunite... Read more
The saints stand out – because they're happy, Pope Francis says
The saints of the Church have many different qualities, but one thing that unites them all is a sense of... Read more
Make unity a priority, Pope Francis says at Reformation anniversary
While in Sweden to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Pope Francis heard moving testimonies from both Lutherans and... Read more
With God alone Christian unity is possible, Pope says in Sweden
Hours after landing in Sweden Pope Francis said that without God we can do nothing, but with him Catholics and... Read more
In joint declaration, Catholics and Lutherans emphasize unity
In a joint declaration signed for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Catholic and Lutheran leaders apologized for division in... Read more
Pope Francis talks Sweden, Catholic-Lutheran dialogue in new interview
Ahead of his upcoming trip to Sweden for the joint commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Pope Francis... 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
Pope will go to Sweden for Reformation anniversary, Vatican announces
Pope Francis will take part in an ecumenical ceremony in Lund, Sweden, to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Protestant... Read more
'Impatience for unity' – a look at the Pope's recent chat with Lutherans
Pope Francis' encounter with a Lutheran community in Rome this weekend was his chance to advocate for greater unity among... Read more
Pope to Lutherans: In Christian unity, don't be afraid of the tough issues
Christians in pursuit of unity should not be afraid to broach potential areas of disagreement such as marriage, family, and... Read more
Ecumenism a 'spiritual process' rooted in the Trinity, Pope says
Pope Francis met this week with members of an ecumenical delegation of Finnish Lutherans, encouraging them to work towards unity... Read more
