Search for Christian unity is making progress, says pope

Marking the 25th anniversary of St John Paul II’s encyclical on Christian unity, Pope Francis said he shares “the healthy impatience” of those who think more can and should be done, but he also insisted that Christians must be grateful for the progress made. “Many steps have been taken in these decades to heal the... Read More

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May 14, 2019

New Orthodox schism stalls ecumenical dialogue, Vatican official says

A significant rupture between Orthodox churches in Ukraine has brought the official theological dialogue between Catholics and Orthodox to a standstill, according to a Vatican official involved in the talks. “The ecumenical dialogue is a journey. At this point in the journey, we have a new problem,” said Bishop Brian Farrell, secretary of the Pontifical... Read More

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May 1, 2018

German bishops, Vatican officials to meet on Thursday to discuss Communion

Six German bishops will meet with officials from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts to discuss German plans to allow greater access to the Eucharist for Protestants married to Catholics. The meeting will be at the Vatican on 3rd... Read More

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November 4, 2016

Vatican cardinal explains limits of Eucharistic sharing

The Catholic Church continues to insist that sharing the Sacrament of Communion will be a sign that Christian Churches have reconciled fully with one another, although in some pastoral situations, guests may be invited to the Eucharist, said Cardinal Kurt Koch. During Pope Francis’ trip to Sweden, from 31st October to 1st November, the Swiss... Read More

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June 12, 2016

The Holy and Great Council: Pope sending observers to Orthodox meeting

Pope Francis will send high-level observers to the pan-Orthodox council meeting in Crete as a sign of respect, support and encouragement of the Orthodox Church. The Holy and Great Council of the Orthodox Church is scheduled to open on 19th June, which is Pentecost on the Julian calendar, and run through to 26th June. Ecumenical... Read More

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June 2, 2016

Pope to attend ecumenical prayer service, celebrate Mass in Sweden

Pope Francis will attend two ecumenical events and celebrate Mass with Catholics when he visits Sweden on 31st October, according to organisers. The pope’s attendance at an ecumenical commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation in Lund, Sweden, will include a prayer service in Lund Cathedral and a public event at Malmo Arena,... Read More

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