“We can take concrete steps to move toward other Christian churches in joyful welcome, daring to move from a once-a-year prayer with strangers to at least a dialogue of charity.”
Mary Marrocco: Christian unity urgent for a suffering world
A lifestyle, not a task: Vatican reminds bishops of ecumenical priority
The ministry of a Catholic bishop must reflect the Catholic Church’s commitment to Christian unity and must give ecumenical engagement the same kind of attention as work for justice and peace, said a new Vatican document.
National Lutheran Choir to perform at St. Mary’s Cathedral
The choir, along with a 17-piece orchestra, will perform the Holy Spirit Mass.
Learn from the past to bring peaceful future to Middle East, pope says
As war continues to threaten the land of Jesus’ birth and to undermine the existence of Christian communities there, the international community must learn from the errors of the past and do more to bring lasting peace to the Middle East, Pope Francis said.
Patriarch urges leaders to attend pan-Orthodox meeting
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople said participating in the council is a “sacred mission.”
Ecumenical officers hope to enrich the work of Christian collaboration
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Ecumenism is meant to be a two-way street — joint declarations between faiths working their way down to the local level, and local […]