By Midhun J Francis Rome, Oct 1, 2023: Pope Francis has addressed thousands of pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square, during an ecumenical prayer vigil, which served as a prelude to the upcoming General Assembly of the Synod. Representatives from various Christian traditions, including Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Mainline Protestant, and Evangelical-PentecostalContinue Reading
Canterbury, August 7, 2022: In ecumenical discussions at the Lambeth Conference in Canterbury, England, Justin Welby, archbishop of Canterbury, has said that most Anglicans recognize the pope as “the father of the Church in the West.” Welby said that he is “not proud” of the level of progress made inContinue Reading
Vatican City: Pope Francis told the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople November 30 that he is confident that Catholics and Orthodox Christians will attain full communion. In a message to Bartholomew I on the Feast of St. Andrew, Pope Francis praised the Ecumenical Patriarchate’s efforts to promote Christian unity. “We canContinue Reading
Vatican City: The Pope’s first-ever video message on his monthly prayer intentions was released Tuesday, highlighting the importance of interreligious dialogue and the beliefs different faith traditions hold in common, such as the figure of God and love. “Many think differently, feel differently, seeking God or meeting God in differentContinue Reading