Faith

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

cns@catholicnews.com (Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service) — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:10:30 -0500

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.

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

Wed, 31 May 2017 16:24:00 -0400

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

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

Sat, 14 Jan 2017 06:00:00 -0500

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

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

cna-ewtn@catholicregister.org (CNA/EWTN News) — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 14:00:00 -0500

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