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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
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
Vatican diplomat says U.S. policy in Ukraine has disappointed Baltic allies
Archbishop Georg Gänswein, the Vatican’s nuncio to the Baltic states, said the region has been disappointed with the current U.S.... Read more
Ecumenical expert: ‘No theological reasons to celebrate Easter on different dates’
Father Frans Bouwen, a leading voice in ecumenical dialogue, holds that “there are no real theological reasons” to justify Christians... 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
Pope Francis: Human dignity must be ‘common commitment’ of all Christian churches
This year’s symposium is titled “What Is Man? In the Time of Anthropological Mutation” and is taking place in Trani,... Read more
Orthodox, Catholic representatives issue ‘challenging recommendation’ on interfaith marriage
The document recommends that the Orthodox Church recognize Catholic marriage and the Catholic Church take steps to recognize Orthodox remarriages. Read more
Ukrainian Greek Catholics observe 400th anniversary of St. Josaphat Kuncewycz’s martyrdom
The 17th-century saint is called the “Apostle of Unity” because of his efforts to heal the divide between the churches... Read more
Pope Francis’ emphasis on synodality cited in joint Catholic-Orthodox statement
The first joint statement in seven years mentioned the pope’s hope for a synodal Church could eventually bring the Churches... 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
What’s the future of Catholic-Russian Orthodox relations?
Pope Francis appears to have burned ecumenical bridges with Moscow. Vatican Cardinal Kurt Koch is seeking to rebuild them. Read more
Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill: Who could host their 2nd summit?
A meeting is off for now, but where could the two men eventually meet? Read more
Pope Francis to Patriarch Kirill: Let’s be ‘true peacemakers’ for war-torn Ukraine
The pope sent Easter greetings to the Russian Orthodox leader. 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
Ukrainian Greek Catholic leader meets head of Orthodox Church of Ukraine
Major Archbishop Shevchuk requested the meeting with the leader of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine. Read more
Catholic theologians are standing up for Ukraine — and so are their Orthodox peers
The war is exposing stark divisions within Eastern Orthodoxy. Read more
How the Ukraine conflict is reshaping relations between Churches
The Patriarchate of Moscow appears increasingly isolated. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic bishop is sheltering with Orthodox counterpart in besieged city, says charity
‘I wish for this war to end as quickly as possible,’ Bishop Pavlo Honcharuk said. Read more
Pope Francis’ second summit with Russian Orthodox patriarch could be held in June-July
Aleksandr Avdeyev said: ‘The place hasn’t been chosen yet.’ Read more
