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All Christians must follow Jesus closely, Pope Francis tells Lutherans
On Thursday, asked about what he likes and doesn’t like in the Lutheran ecclesial community, Pope Francis said he likes... Read more
In Georgia visit, Pope finds a country of Christian tensions
Pope Francis on his visit to Georgia will find a country where dialogue among Christians is particularly difficult, with cool... Read more
Pope Francis to Georgian Orthodox: Christ's love unites us
God's love and our unity in Christ are what enable us to overcome conflict and disagreement, and to spread the... Read more
'We have faced the mercy of God' – An interview with Cardinal Koch
Hundreds of years before Martin Luther broke away from the Roman Catholic Church and the Pope in the western world,... Read more
Coming soon: a meeting between Pope Francis and the Archbishop of Canterbury
Pope Francis and Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury, the Primate of the Anglican Communion, will meet in Rome Oct. 5... Read more
Okla. Christians counter Satanic mockery of Virgin Mary with prayer
Another planned black mass and an additional satanic ritual in Oklahoma City is timed to mock a Marian feast and... Read more
Remember the Copts ISIS martyred in Libya? This priest does.
For Christians in Egypt, the possibility of martyrdom is not a remote one. Read more
Pope to Armenian Church: 'Let us race towards full communion!'
Working toward full communion is a project of love, humility and peace, Pope Francis told Armenian Orthodox leaders gathered at... Read more
'Spirit of Ecumenism' helps promote Christian witness, Pope says
Praying at the main cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church at the start of his three-day visit to the Caucasus... Read more
Is Pope Francis' Armenia visit another step toward Christian unity?
Pope Francis’ visit to Armenia is a chance to build on decades of productive ecumenical dialogue with the Armenian Apostolic... Read more
Pope Francis' visit to Greece shows a shared Christian concern for refugees
Pope Francis’ visit on Saturday with refugees in Greece will show solidarity with those in need and demonstrate a shared... Read more
Four reasons why Pope Francis will meet with Patriarch Kirill
The first, historic meeting between a Pope and a Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church does not come from nowhere.... Read more
In Los Angeles, thousands rally to build a city that celebrates life
The dignity of every human life was the focus of a major pro-life event in Los Angeles on Saturday. More... 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
Vatican takes on tense question of salvation for the Jewish people
Though it “is and remains an unfathomable divine mystery,” Jews can participate in salvation without confessing Christ explicitly, a Vatican... Read more
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
