Synod briefing – Day 8: Walking the path of Christian Unity

Synod briefing – Day 8: Walking the path of Christian Unity

Thursday’s Synodal Assembly will focus on Christian unity. Cardinal Koch, Orthodox Metropolitan Job, Anglican Bishop Warner and Mennonite Pastor Graber are guests at the daily press briefing. By Roberto Paglialonga and Lorena Leonardi Following instructions from the Synod General Secretariat, Special Rapporteur Father Giacomo Costa encouraged Synod participants to be creative and not be afraid…

The role of the Bishop of Rome in ecumenical dialogue

The role of the Bishop of Rome in ecumenical dialogue

Vatican news Catholics, Protestants and Orthodox discuss primacy and synodality during a round table organized at the Saint-Louis-des-Français Cultural Center in Rome on the occasion of the publication of the French version of the document “The Bishop of Rome” of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity. By Jean-Charles Putzolu The study document of the Dicastery…

Ecumenical bishops’ meeting advocates rights for India’s Christian minorities

Ecumenical bishops’ meeting advocates rights for India’s Christian minorities

Vatican news The national meeting of the Ecumenical Fellowship of Bishops, convened by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI), was attended by around 40 eminent leaders from various Christian denominations at St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences in Bengaluru. By LiCAS News The national meeting of the Ecumenical Fellowship of Bishops, which aims…

United in faith: Iraqis celebrate the Feast of Cross

United in faith: Iraqis celebrate the Feast of Cross

Vatican news In the Erbil suburb of Ankawa, Catholic, Orthodox and Assyrian Christians are jointly preparing for celebrations of the Feast of the Cross on September 14, as communities rebuild their lives together after the violence in Iraq. By Federico Piana A historic moment in Erbil, northern Iraq. In Ankawa, a suburb of the capital…

Pope prays for Christian Unity with ecumenical delegation from Hong Kong

Pope prays for Christian Unity with ecumenical delegation from Hong Kong

Vatican news Pope Francis greets a delegation from the Hong Kong Christian Council and prays for Christian unity with members of the delegation. By Linda Bordoni Pope Francis received a delegation from the Hong Kong Christian Council on Wednesday and reflected on how, as Christians, we are called to move forward together on the path…

Pope encourages deepening of faith and communion for building Christian unity

Pope encourages deepening of faith and communion for building Christian unity

Vatican news In his greetings shared with participants in the Fourth World Gathering of the World Christian Forum held in Accra, Ghana, Pope Francis encourages everyone to deepen their faith and revitalize brotherly love, reflecting the unity to which Christians are called when discussing the challenges they face. the global Christian community. By Thaddeus Jones…