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Christians can find unity in suffering, Pope Francis tells Evangelicals in CAR
The path to Christian unity includes shared suffering, Pope Francis told the Central African Republic’s evangelical Christian communities on Sunday,... Read more
Pope names first Catholic bishop to oversee Anglican ordinariate
Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Steven Lopes, a Catholic priest from California, as the new bishop who will head the... 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 Francis: What will Jesus ask you on judgement day?
On Sunday Pope Francis paid a visit to Rome’s Lutheran community, where he took questions and told attendees that what... Read more
What 50 years of talks between Catholics and Lutherans looks like
Catholic and Lutheran bishops have signed a declaration that they hope solidifies areas of “consensus” on matters of faith while... Read more
Destruction is always personal, Pope Francis reflects at Ground Zero
After his Friday meeting with loved ones of fallen first responders to the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks, the Holy... Read more
Pope Francis prays for new Assyrian Christian leader amid Middle East tragedy
Amid the sufferings of Christians in the Middle East, Pope Francis on Monday sent his prayers to the new head... Read more
Evangelizing evangelicals – why Pope Francis loves to meet with charismatic movements
Pope Francis’ attendance for the second consecutive year at the Catholic charismatic movement’s Renewal with the Spirit convocation shows his... Read more
Christians belong in Middle East, Antioch patriarchs say in call for peace
The five Christian patriarchs of Antioch met in Syria on Monday, calling for peace in the Syrian civil war while... 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
Is there an end in sight to centuries-old sectarian divisions in Scotland?
Following an ecumenical meeting with Pope Francis on Monday, the moderator of the Church of Scotland said the gathering was... Read more
A challenge and a grace – life for Catholics in Turkey
Living as a Catholic in the majority Muslim country of Turkey can be difficult, but it can also be a... Read more
Second joint declaration signals new step in path toward unity
In the second joint declaration they have signed since May, Pope Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew reaffirmed their shared desire for... Read more
A new path for unity – Pope and Patriarch to face world challenges together
A common declaration of Pope Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew on the issues of ecology and poverty would be natural is... Read more
Ecumenical dialogue in the spotlight as Pope's Turkey trip approaches
The cardinal heading the Church’s council for Christian Unity has expressed his hope that Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Turkey... Read more
Pope Francis visits with evangelicals in southern Italy
During his visit Monday to an evangelical Christian community in Caserta, Pope Francis said the Holy Spirit creates diversity and... Read more
Pope Francis to meet with evangelical pastor
Pope Francis’ upcoming encounter with the evangelical Christian pastor Giovanni Traettino continues the path of dialogue he has walked with... Read more
Christian leader, friend to Pope Francis dies in motorcycle accident
Tony Palmer, a Protestant Christian leader and a close friend of Pope Francis, passed away in the U.K. on Sunday... Read more
Proposed Nicea ecumenical meeting 'nice' idea, Vatican spokesman says
In response to media reports that Pope Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew I will meet for an ecumenical gathering in Nicea... Read more
Pope Francis: Christians worldwide are 'united in blood'
In an interview with Italian newspaper La Stampa Dec. 15, Pope Francis called ecumenical dialogue a priority of his pontificate,... Read more
