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November 30, 2022

Overcoming Christian divisions would give world hope, Pope Francis tells patriarch

Pope Francis greets Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople at Sakhir Palace in Awali, Bahrain, in this Nov. 4, 2022, file photo. In a letter to Patriarch Bartholomew, Pope Francis said Christians must acknowledge how sin has exacerbated divisions and how growing in holiness is part of the search for Christian unity.

While formal dialogue about the theological and historical causes of the splits in Christianity are essential, so, too, is a recognition that "sinful actions and attitudes" have contributed and continue to contribute to divisions in the body of Christ, Pope Francis said.

Published in Faith
May 31, 2017

Ecumenical leaders call for context, nuance in Catholic-Lutheran dialogue

Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, is seen at The Catholic University of America in Washington May 30. The Swiss cardinal spoke about Martin Luther and the Reformation.

WASHINGTON – Swiss Cardinal Kurt Koch, renowned for his ecumenical efforts, addressed a Washington gathering of Catholic and Lutheran leaders striving for unity.

Published in International
January 14, 2017

Pope Francis continues to champion Christian unity and interfaith dialogue in 2017

Much like 2016, Pope Francis has started 2017 with prayers for Christian unity and interfaith dialogues.

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has decided to begin 2017 in much the same way as he did last year: praying for Christian unity.

Published in Faith
December 6, 2016

In spirit of ecumenicism, Vatican displays Rembrandt's art for the first time

As part of efforts for Christian unity, the Vatican is displaying the works of Dutch artist Rembrandt for the first time.

VATICAN CITY – For the first time, the works of Dutch artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn will be displayed at the Vatican.

Published in International