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Patriarch of Coptic Orthodox Chuch of Alexandria will meet with Pope Francis in the Vatican
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMFrom 9 to 13 May, His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, head of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Egypt, will come to Rome to meet with His Holiness Pope Francis. The Coptic Orthodox Church of Egypt has about ten million ... -
Protestants declare themselves "very optimistic" about Pope Francis
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMCatholic archbishop and head of state Angela Merkel address German gathering.The 34th Protestant Kirchentag was held in Hamburg from 1 to 5 May. There is no other event quite like it in the Christian world. It is an immense gathering of ... -
Geneva conference reflects on legacy of Chiara Lubich
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMA conference held by the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the Focolare movement founded by Chiara Lubich addressed the theme of “Peace and justice, fruits of unity” on the 10th anniversary of Lubich’s last visit to Geneva and the fifth year after her death. -
Ecumenical voices support decolonization process for French Polynesia
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMIn Tahiti, an ecumenical delegation was told about the need for re-inscription of French Polynesia (Maohi Nui) on the United Nations list of countries to be decolonized. The delegates discussed various pressing concerns while meeting with the local church leaders, civil society organizations and... -
New hopes for Anglican-Catholic relations
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe Benedictine monastery of Sao Bento in Rio de Janeiro is hosting the third meeting of the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission this week. Ten experts in ecumenical dialogue from each side are discussing relations between the two Churches in different parts of the globe ... -
Aleppo: two Orthodox bishops still captive, Christian neighbourhood shelled
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe two Orthodox bishops kidnapped in Aleppo are still in the hands of kidnappers, Mgr. Jean-Clement Jeanbart, Greek Melkite bishop of Aleppo, told AsiaNews. "The Catholic and Orthodox Churches are -
Plea for unity of Christians across Middle East
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMAn urgent appeal for an end to the violence in Syria has been made by the Global Christian Forum, a broad ecumenical network of Christian churches, communities and movements which met earlier this month in Amman, Jordan. A statement issued at the end of the meeting ... -
Pope praying for the release of Mgrs Ibrahim and Boulos al-Yaziji
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMSpeaking to AsiaNews, Archbishop Jeanbart calls on the West to ends its "indifference". All Catholic bishops in Aleppo are "saddened and concerned" about the kidnapping of the two Syriac Orthodox and Greek Orthodox prelates. Kidnappers are thought to be foreign fighters. Even the Orthodox Patriarchate... -
WCC general secretary assures Coptic church of support in meeting with Pope Tawadros II
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMWorld Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit met in Egypt on Sunday, 21 April, with Pope Tawadros II, Patriarch of the Coptic Orthodox Church, discussing post-revolution developments in Egypt, the situation of Christians in the Arab world and ways to strengthen Christian-Muslim relations. -
Solidarity visit to Bangladesh amidst growing religious intolerance
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMIn a recent solidarity visit to Bangladesh, an ecumenical delegation was updated about the on-going persecution and attacks against religious minorities occurring in the country since early March of this year. -
Pope Francis meets head of German Evangelical Church
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMOn Monday morning (April 8, 2013), Pope Francis received in audience Dr. Nikolaus Schneider, President of the Evangelical Church (Lutheran) in Germany, who was accompanied by his wife, and a small group of associates. -
Panel at Volos Academy discusses Christian presence in Middle East
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMDescribing dramatic consequences of the Syrian civil war, Bishop Elia Toumeh of Marmarita said that when the difficulties pass, Christians must play a constructive role in the reconciliation of opposing factions for a new Syrian society. -
Online resource to promote cooperation in theological education
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMA unique global online directory of more than 7000 theological education institutions has been launched to promote mutual sharing and dialogue between establishments in different parts of the world. The Global Directory of Theological Education Institutions is one of the results of the Global Survey on Theological Education, launched in October 2011. -
Prayer cycle (17-23 March):Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMWe remember, O Lord, those who suffer from any kind of discrimination, your children, and our brothers and sisters, who are humiliated and oppressed. We pray for those who ... -
Religious leaders support dialogue in Cyprus
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), has expressed support of the religious track of the Cyprus peace process. -
Pope: determined to continue towards Christian unity
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMFor the Catholic Church, ecumenism is a "duty". The "very special spiritual bond" that binds Christians to Jews. Twice repeated to Muslims "the importance of the promotion of friendship and respect between men and women of different religious traditions." Non-believers who seek the truth "our precious allies in efforts to defend the dignity of man."... -
Pope Francis: discourse to representatives of the Churches, Ecclesial Communities and other religions
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMOn Wednesday, March 20 2013, Pope Francis received several dozen representatives of the various Christian Churches and other world religions, who attended the Pope’s inauguration. Among them were several leaders from the Orthodox Church, Orthodox Oriental Church,... -
Global data upend usual picture of Christianity trends
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMDespite a century-long decline, religious affiliation has shown a marked resurgence globally since 1970. Both Christianity and Islam make up growing segments of the world’s population. Africa and China have witnessed the most marked religious change. -
Luis Palau: Why It Matters that Pope Francis Drinks Maté with Evangelicals
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMCT spoke with Palau, who offered his perspective on Pope Francis both as an evangelist and as Bergoglio's personal friend. (CT has also gathered reactions from evangelical leaders in the United States and Argentina.) What was your reaction when you heard ... -
Argentine Evangelicals Say Bergoglio as Pope Francis Is 'Answer to Our Prayers'
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMArgentina's evangelical leaders were just as surprised as anyone when Jorge Mario Bergoglio, former archbishop of Buenos Aires, was revealed Wednesday as the new Pope Francis. But they were not surprised when his first words broke from ... -
Our Ecumenical And Interreligious Friends Congratulate Pope Francis
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe Secretariat for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs received many notes of support for Pope Francis from our friends - fellow Christians and interreligious dialogue partners of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. We include their messages and links to the full texts, ... -
Pope Francis to Rabbi of Rome:“I hope to contribute to the progress of relations between Jews and Catholics...”
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe Holy Father has sent a message to Dr. Riccardo Di Segni, the Chief Rabbi of Rome, the oldest Jewish community of the diaspora. “On this day of my election as Bishop of Rome and Pastor of the Universal Church,” reads the text, “I send you my -
Communiqué from the SSPX’s General House on the occasion of the election of Pope Francis
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMWith the news of the election of Pope Francis, the Society of St. Pius X prays to Almighty God that He abundantly bestow on the new Sovereign Pontiff the graces necessary for the exercise of this heavy charge. Strengthened by Divine Providence, may the new pope ... -
Latin American ecumenical leaders react to new pope
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMCardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina, archbishop of Buenos Aires, has made history as the first pope of the Roman Catholic Church from Latin America, from the Jesuit order, and the first to adopt the name of Francis, inspired by St Francis of Assisi. His election has ... -
Patriarch Bartholomew: Benedict XVI, friend of the Orthodox
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMUpon being informed on the way to his native island of Imvros of the imminent retirement of Pope Benedict from the Petrine ministry, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew issued a formal declaration and personal statement to the media, responding with... -
Benedict XVI, an example of faith also for the Lutherans
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMOn the day after his election to the Papacy, which took place on 19 April 2005, Benedict XVI stated in a message to the Cardinals that ecumenism was one of the fundamental themes of his pontificate, takes on as his primary task “the duty to work tirelessly to rebuild the ... -
Seven Weeks for Water 2013
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMFor 2013, we have come out with a selection of seven of these reflections that will give you a taste of the regional, confessional and gender diversity of our contributors, and complemented them with new ideas for study, reflection and action... -
Members of Roman Catholic Church lead prayers
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMA delegation from the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity (PCPCU) of the Roman Catholic Church led prayers at the chapel of the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva, Switzerland on Monday, 18 February. -
Une rencontre oecuménique à Saigon
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMPour la première fois un groupe de catholiques à participé à une prière protestante. Auparavant des visites avaient eu lieu mais cette fois c'est une délegation composée de prêtres, de laïcs et de religieux qui s'est rendu au temple. -
Prayer cycle: Week 6 - Ireland; United Kingdom: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMLord, you made the world and everything in it; you created the human race of one stock and gave us the earth for our possession.