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Unity is not the same as uniformity, Pope Francis says
On Thursday, Pope Francis spoke about Christian unity and ecumenism, specifically what they are not. Namely, they aren’t about uniformity... 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
Pope Francis: for Christians, baptism is stronger than differences
In his general audience during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Francis focused on the common baptism Christians... Read more
In first prayer video, Pope stresses interfaith unity: 'We are all children of God'
The Pope’s first-ever video message on his monthly prayer intentions was released Tuesday, highlighting the importance of interreligious dialogue and... Read more
For Pope Francis, unity of martyrdom is stronger than Christian divisions
Despite the numerous divisions among Christians today, the followers of Christ are powerfully united in the witness of martyrdom across... Read more
Will Pope Francis change the date of Easter?
Speaking to a global gathering of priests, Pope Francis signaled an openness to changing the date of Easter in the... Read more
Christian unity demands encounter – not theory, says Pope
More than “theoretical discussions,” what unites Christians is encounter, and a willingness to “challenge one another,” said Pope Francis as... Read more
Want Christian unity? Deepen your own conversion, Pope says
Pope Francis told a group of religious men and women that they are the forerunners in working towards Christian unity,... Read more
Pope Francis reaches out to schismatic Old Catholic Church
Despite continuing theological, ethical and ministerial differences between the Roman Catholic Church and the schismatic Old Catholic Conference, the two... Read more
Meeting Pope a sign of the early Church, seminarian reflects
Dcn. Bernard Poggi, who is among the priests and religious slated to meet with Pope Francis in Jerusalem later today,... Read more
Vatican official sees 'warming-up' of Catholic-Orthodox relations
A member of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity affirmed the sentiments of many who believe that Catholic-Orthodox relations... Read more
'We are brothers,' Pope stresses in message to Pentecostals
Pope Francis sent a video message to a gathering of U.S. Pentecostal leaders, voicing his “yearning” that separation between Catholics... Read more
Pope: We must persevere in working for Christian Unity
Pope Francis celebrated evening prayer at the end of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity tonight, stressing the nature... 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
Pope voices gratitude for group committed to Christian unity
Pope Francis met with an ecumenical scholarship organization on the morning of Jan. 11, thanking them for their dedication to... Read more
Pope, Anglican archbishop: unity begins with common love of God
Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury and Pope Francis met for the first time and issued a joint call for... Read more
Nigerian bishops lament disunity among local Catholics
As the Catholics of the Diocese of Ahiara protested the appointment of a bishop from a nearby diocese as their... Read more
Coptic Pope stresses urgency of Christian unity at Vatican
The Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Egypt met with Pope Francis at the Vatican and spoke about the... Read more
Archbishop Muller stresses hope as SSPX talks hit impasse
The Vatican's doctrine head says hope must be maintained for full communion between the Society of St. Pius X and... Read more
Former SSPX community granted formal status in Catholic Church
A traditionalist religious order that used to be part of the breakaway Society of St. Pius X has received formal... Read more
