Tag: Ecumenism
What does Nicaea have to do with the Great Schism?
Given that the East-West schism has lasted close to a thousand years, the reconciliation results over the last 60 years have been monumental.
Dialogue, listening and the power of prayer key to Christian unity
Christians throughout the world will mark the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 18-25 January, with the theme for 2025 taken from John 11:17-27—specifically Jesus, having declared he is the resurrection and the life, asking Martha, "Do you believe this?"
Week of prayer for Christian unity to focus on Creed
As Christian churches prepare to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will focus on affirming the Nicene Creed and its expression of the faith Christians share.
Simplicity and recollection when praying for a united church
This year's ecumenical vigil was simpler than in 2023, although more recollected and symbolic, with a direct call to "restore the church."
Mission is common goal of synod and ecumenism, pope says
The pope presided over a candlelight vigil 11 October, the anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council in 1962, and texts from council documents introduced the prayers of praise and the prayers of petition.
Pope meets with a group of German pilgrims before Synod Mass
Before the opening Mass of the Synod, Pope Francis met with an ecumenical group consisting of Catholic and Lutheran pilgrims from Germany. They welcomed him with music of a youth choir.
Pope Francis is no religious relativist. He is humble enough to...
Pope Francis made headlines recently when he said that all religions are paths to God. Of course the pope is Catholic and does not believe in false religious pluralism. But neither is he a tribalist, writes Fr Peter Kwak.
One year left until the 1700th anniversary of Council of Nicaea
There is only one year left until the church celebrates the 1700th anniversary of the first ecumenical council in history: the Council of Nicaea. In 2025, Orthodox and Catholics plan to celebrate this historic date together.
3 take-aways from the new study document on the “Bishop of...
A new document published by the Vatican is the result of dialogue with non-Catholic churches on the role of the pope.
Vatican to propose “renewed exercise” of Roman primacy in new ecumenical...
On 13 June the Dicastery for promoting Christian Unity will launch a new document summarising the responses to St John Paul II’s ‘Ut Unum Sint,’ and make a proposal for the renewed exercise of the papacy.
Synod participants discuss formation, building a welcoming church
The formation of seminarians, the Catholic Church as a welcoming home for all, migration and ecumenism arose as common themes of discussion among participants of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops.
Australian Cardinal Edward Cassidy spearheaded ecumenical, interfaith efforts
Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has paid tribute to Australian Cardinal Edward Idris Cassidy.
