Pope: ‘Christian fraternal dialogue can be a model for today’s world’

Pope: ‘Christian fraternal dialogue can be a model for today’s world’

Vatican news In his traditional greetings to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on the feast of Saint Andrew, Pope Francis calls for continued efforts and prayers for “the gift of unity” among Christians, emphasizing that their brotherhood and testimony can also serve as a model for life today. world “riddled with war and violence”. By Lisa Zengarini…

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…

EU Bishops lament conversion of Instanbul Orthodox church into a mosque

EU Bishops lament conversion of Instanbul Orthodox church into a mosque

Vatican news European Union bishops issue statement saying Turkey's decision to transform the former Byzantine Church of St. Savior in Chora into a mosque “further dilutes the historical roots of the Christian presence in the country.” By Vatican News The Commission of Bishops' Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) has expressed its regret over the…

Pope sends Paschal greetings on Julian calendar Easter

Pope sends Paschal greetings on Julian calendar Easter

Vatican news Pope Francis extends Easter greetings to Eastern Rite Catholics and Orthodox brothers and sisters who celebrate the Lord's resurrection according to the Julian calendar and prays for peace in Ukraine, Palestine and Israel. By Nathan Morley and Christopher Wells In his reflections on the Sunday Gospel during the Regina Coeli, Pope Francis recalls…