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Remembering Pope Paul VI’s historic visit to Turkey
On July 25, 1967, Pope Paul VI set foot on Turkish soil — the first papal visit to Istanbul since... Read more
Catholic abbey and Baptist university exchange land ‘to build up the kingdom’
In exchange for the transfer of the 74-acre Oklahoma Baptist University Green Campus to St. Gregory’s Abbey, OBU will receive... Read more
Pope Francis to Lutherans: ‘Jesus Christ is the heart of ecumenism’
In his talk given during the audience in the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican, the Holy Father called this encounter... Read more
Armenian Church leader, Pope Francis meet at Vatican
For the first time in 10 years, Pope Francis met Wednesday with His Holiness Aram I, the leader of the... Read more
Attack on priest in Jerusalem brings intolerance of Christians back into focus
Harassment of Christians in the Holy Land is not new. “Education is key,” says an expert on Jewish-Christian relations. Read more
Abbey in the Holy Land brings Christian students from different denominations together
For 50 years, the Benedictine Dormition Abbey, which stands on Mount Zion, has hosted German-speaking students for an ecumenical theology... Read more
Christian unity must be rooted in prayer, pope says at ecumenical vespers
Marking the conclusion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Francis hosted an ecumenical vespers at Rome’s Basilica... Read more
‘Ecumenical catechism’ for public schools in Holy Land a sign of Christian unity
As the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity began, Father Rafiq Khoury shared the story of the Christian textbook being... Read more
Ecumenical musical event in Beirut kicks off Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
In the heart of Lebanon’s capital, Christian leaders gathered with a 400-person ecumenical choir to lift their voices in prayer. Read more
Finland: a laboratory of ecumenism and Christian unity
Finland is a traditionally Lutheran country, but in many ways it retains unique links with the Catholic tradition that has... Read more
Pope Francis calls silence ‘essential’ at prayer vigil for Synod on Synodality
Before thousands of young people and Christian leaders from around the world, Francis emphasized the importance of silent prayer. Read more
Diocese of Rome: Thousands expected at Vatican for ecumenical prayer vigil ahead of synod
The prayer service will take place just days before the launch of the 16th General Assembly of the Synod of... 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
Coptic Patriarch to offer Orthodox Divine Liturgy in St. John Lateran Basilica
The May 14 liturgy will take place in the context of an official visit of Coptic Pope Tawadros II of... Read more
Pope Francis at ecumenical prayer service in Sudan: Those who choose Christ choose peace
About 50,000 people attended the ecumenical prayer service. Read more
Controversial Dominican priest to lead October retreat for bishops at start of synod
Father Timothy Radcliffe, whose statements on homosexuality have previously sparked controversy, will lead a three-day retreat to kick off the... Read more
Pope Francis announces ecumenical prayer service, reflects on St. John the Baptist’s ‘spirit of service’
An ecumenical prayer vigil will take place in St. Peter’s Square as part of the Church’s ongoing Synod on Synodality. Read more
Pope Francis gives Greek Orthodox archbishop fragments of Parthenon sculptures from Vatican Museums
The Vatican announced Dec. 16 that the pope wants to gift the artifacts “as a concrete sign of a sincere... 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
